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What is the Iconoclastic Controversy?

The Iconoclastic controversy was debated twice, during the years 726 to 787 and 815 to 843. Iconoclasts, those in favor of breaking up the icons, argued that worshippers were in danger of transferring their faith and worship to the icons rather than to God. While the iconoclasts did destroy most of the icons created prior to the Iconoclastic controversy, they were ultimately defeated, and icons became a hallmark of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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Can you videotape someone without the person's knowledge?

Different states have different rules regarding secret recordings. Some states require two-party consent, which means that both the person recording and person being recorded must give consent. Other states however have a one-party consent rule, which means that the person recording can secretly record a conversation with another person. Generally, most states prohibit the secret video recording of people in locations such as bedrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms or anywhere where a person might expect to find some privacy. The law is upheld in states such as Arkansas, Alabama, California, Georgia..

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What is modern symbolic racism?

Racism in the term is employed because the conviction against African-American people is often accompanied by negative sentiments that lead to discrimination. The word symbolic suggests the fact that the beliefs are not based on concrete experiences and because African-Americans are seen as a generalized concept rather than definite individuals.\nSymbolic racism is characterized by four main beliefs: that African-Americans do not face as much discrimination or prejudice as before, that the reason why African-Americans do not progress is because they are reluctant to work hard, that African-Ame..

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When a male wears an earring on his left ear, what does that mean?

There are persistent rumors of a "gay code" by which homosexual men identified each other in America in the 1980s by wearing an earring on their right ear only. It is impossible to substantiate this rumor. Men of all sexualities have worn earrings as fashion throughout history. If a man chooses to wear an earring on his left ear only, it is most likely just because he likes the way it looks.

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Do Cancers and Libras get along?

Libras and Cancers both crave pleasure and security, and they highly value love and family. Cancers are more nurturing, which is reassuring to Libras. Libras are more charismatic and intellectual, which often fascinates Cancers. However, these differences become more pronounced in romantic relationships and tend to present communication problems in the long run. When dealing with a partner, a Libra may seem cold and aloof. A Cancer may seem moody and irrational.

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What was the habitat of Homo habilis?

The foot bones are adapted for walking upright, but the legs show evidence of muscle attachments that would have allowed Homo habilis to invert its feet in a way that is good for establishing a strong grip with all limbs while climbing. Walking upright was useful for wandering tall grass plains, and the ability to climb would have been useful for times when the species was traveling through the woods. The fact that the species could climb does not imply that they were primarily arboreal. Some apes, even today, nest in trees at night, although they are primarily earth-bound in habit otherwise. ..

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Where did the first gypsies come from?

The Romany worshiped the Indian goddess Kali. They have maintained their own language, Romany, which is rooted in Sanskrit, throughout the centuries.\nVarious invasions caused the Romany to flee to different parts of Europe and Asia, including Turkey, Russia, Greece, Spain, Egypt, Morocco and Persia. They were referred to as gypsies because many believed they hailed from Egypt before coming to Europe.\nThe Romany were viewed with suspicion by the dominant cultures of the world due to their ties to occultism, but they made vast contributions to European and Asian cultures of music, dance and my..

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What is a Boy Scouts rope making machine?

A scouting rope-making machine requires only basic tools and easy-to-find, inexpensive materials. There is more than one variety of device that Scouts are allowed to build. One rope maker is made from dowels and a nail. Glue and a drill are also needed, as well as a whittle, file or rasp. Another, more complex version requires plywood, screws, wire, nuts and washers, a saw, drill and screwdriver.

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Is Dia Mirza a Muslim?

Dia Mirza, who appears as "Diya Mirza" in some of her movies, is a model turned Bollywood actress. She was crowned second runner-up in the Miss India beauty contest the same year she won Miss Asia Pacific, which was in 2000.Dia was born to a German father and a Bengali mother who separated when she was 6 years old. When her father died, her mother remarried a Muslim man named Ahmed Mirza. Dia attended school at Vidyaranya and studied the teachings of Krishnamurti.

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Why did Buddhism become popular in India?

Buddhism remains among the more important religions in Asia, according to the Asia Society, and the continent features many Buddhist temples and monasteries. The religion first gained serious traction in India because of its proximity to Siddhartha's birthplace and the fact that Ashoka and his son were eager to share the Buddha's teachings.\nAshoka had been known as a merciless ruler until he discovered Buddhism, according to the Buddha Dharma Education Association. As he engaged in a military campaign to invade a neighboring state, Ashoka lost his taste for blood and turned to relig..

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