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What is the Lord's Prayer as it appears in the King James Bible?

Two versions of the Lord's Prayer exist in the King James Bible. Though similar in content, they differ significantly in wording. Both are in the context of a larger sermon on prayer and other spiritual topics. The first version is in the book of Matthew, chapter 6:9-13. This version reads, "Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the pow..

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What did Socrates contribute to philosophy?

The Socratic method is described in Plato's "Socratic Dialogues." It is a method that works to clarify a person's own beliefs, as well as evaluate their worth, while clarifying the concepts of good and justice. He believed that a person could find the answer to any problem by first breaking it down into a series of questions and then finding the answer in the responses to those questions.Socrates was very concerned with achieving practical results for society and he focused on an ethical system of dogma rather than a theological doctrine. He believed human choice was always motivated..

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Who is Farhat Hashmi?

Al-Huda International is an education and social reform organization directed toward women. The first Islamic school operated by Al-Huda opened in Islamabad in 1994. In the years following, Al-Huda began operating in other metropolitan areas within Pakistan, including Lahore and Karachi. As of 2010, approximately 70 Al-Huda schools were in operation and more than 15,000 Pakistani women had received Al-Huda diplomas.\nWithin Pakistan, Al-Huda and Hashmi are widely criticized by the ulma, who are male religious leaders. These men claim that the work of Al-Huda in educating women is corrupt and d..

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What is "Hanuman Chalisa"?

According to About.com, Lord Hanuman, a devotee to Lord Rama, shows support and compassion to those seeking his help and to those who pray to Lord Rama. Spiritual aspirants devote themselves to Lord Rama so that they are protected and blessed by Lord Hanuman. Lord Hanuman is considered in Indian culture to be a symbol of chastity and true devotion and is worshipped for his perseverance and strength.

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What are the most frequently asked questions about the Bible?

The top three frequently asked questions about the Bible on GotQuestions.org are: "What does the Bible say about female pastors?", "What does the Bible say about homosexuality?" and "What does the Bible say about tattoos and body piercings?" Some other frequently asked questions about the Bible concern specific doctrines, such as: "Is 'once saved, always saved' biblical?", "What happens after death?" and "What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?"\nCommonly asked questions about the Bible sometimes concern how to read the book rather than its teachings. Examples include: "What is ..

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Where can you find funny church skits for free?

Bob Snook's site is an extension of his personal ministry, so he keeps the skits free for public use as long as he is credited as the author. The Free 4 Ministry website also has a selection of church skits by various authors, some of which are comedies, that may be used at no charge as long as the author receives proper credit.\nChristian Skit Scripts offers free comedy skits for church written by Christian comedian and radio personality Fred Passmore. The site also has comedy CDs and soundtracks to accompany the skits available for purchase.

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What are the causes of food shortages?

Poor people cannot afford to buy or grow food, and impoverished farmers cannot produce large harvests because they cannot afford fertilizers and irrigation systems. In developing countries, lack of investment in agriculture and infrastructure leads to high transport costs, an unreliable supply of water and a shortage of storage facilities. Natural disasters, such as droughts, floods and earthquakes, affect food production. Subsistence farmers typically have greater difficulty recovering than commercial farmers.\nWar interrupts farming activities, and consequent displacement separates people fr..

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How do you answer the question "are you okay"?

The United States is known for putting an impersonal face on emotions and emotional relationships. Because of this, it can be very confusing for people from other cultures to understand how to respond to such questions as "How are you" and "Are you ok?" Fortunately, the latter tends to be a genuine expression of concern for the person asked, rather than a rote conversational gambit. This makes it socially acceptable to answer the question with the truth, rather than a stock answer.

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Where is the main headquarters for the Zion Lutherist Church?

As of 2015, the Northwest District of the LCMS, whose main office is in Portland, is made up of 267 congregations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. The LCMS has an international center in St. Louis, Missouri.\nThe Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod was founded in 1847 when immigrants decided to establish a new church in America to practice confessional Lutheranism. On April 26, 1847, 12 pastors who represented 14 congregations from Ohio, New York, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois signed the church’s constitution at First Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago.

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How do you determine your lunar age?

In this East Asian concept and practice, newborns start at one year old instead of zero. Thus, in his second year, the person is considered two years old, in the third year, three years old, so on and so forth. Therefore, to find out one's lunar age, the simplest method is typically to add one year to his Western age.\nBecause the Lunar New Year typically falls between late January and late February, being born before or after the date of that year will determine which year a person is born. For instance, if one was born on February 1, 1980, and the Lunar New Year was February 20th of tha..

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