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Islam

Monotheistic Abrahamic religion founded by Muhammad

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Nov 23, 2025
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Did Moses exist

Scholars remain divided: some recent archaeological claims — notably a 2025 reinterpretation of Proto‑Sinaitic inscriptions that may read “This is from Moses” — have reignited debate but are contested...

Nov 15, 2025
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Does the Koran advocate killing Christians

Scholars, Muslim organizations and critics disagree about whether the Qur’an “advocates killing Christians.” Some Qur’anic verses—including 2:191 and 9:5—are quoted as authorizing killing “wherever yo...

Dec 6, 2025
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What political views and activism is Charlie Kirk known for?

Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA into a national youth-organizing force that promoted pro‑Trump, pro‑market and socially conservative positions and pushed Christian-nationalist themes; he was a vo...

Jan 25, 2026

Why is excision frowned upon but not circumcision?

, commonly called female genital cutting or female circumcision, is widely condemned because it is performed mainly for cultural reasons, usually on minors, and carries no medical benefit while causin...

Dec 15, 2025

Compare monotheistic and polytheistic religions’ characteristics

Monotheism centers on belief in a single, unique God and typically connects divine authority to a unified moral and legal order; major monotheistic faiths named include Judaism, Christianity, Islam, S...

Jan 27, 2026

What standards do different religious traditions use to assess prophetic accuracy and how are they applied in practice?

Religious traditions use distinct but overlapping criteria to assess : textual consistency with scripture and tradition, empirical fulfilment of predictions, integrity of transmission, and community-b...

Dec 14, 2025

How do different religions and cultures conduct or restrict cremation practices?

Cremation is embraced, discouraged, or forbidden depending on religion and local culture: Hinduism, many Buddhist communities, Sikhs and Jains commonly prescribe or accept cremation as normative (see ...

Nov 16, 2025

What are the most common religious dietary restrictions in Canadian schools?

Religious dietary restrictions in Canadian schools most commonly referenced in available reporting and guidance are halal (Islam), kosher (Judaism) and other faith-based needs such as vegetarian or po...

Dec 10, 2025

Has Charlie Kirk converted to a different religion or denomination?

Available reporting shows Charlie Kirk was publicly identified and active as a Christian and a promoter of Christian political engagement, not as someone who publicly converted to a different religion...

Oct 8, 2025

What are the most common types of online speech that result in arrests in England?

Arrests for online speech in England most commonly arise under public order and hate crime legislation where posts are assessed as likely to , constitute harassment or threats, or breach specific stat...