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Monthly Archives: February 2024
As a rabbi, philosopher and physician, Maimonides wrestled with religion and reason
https://theconversation.com/as-a-rabbi-philosopher-and-physician-maimonides-wrestled-with-religion-and-reason-the-book-he-wrote-to-reconcile-them-guide-to-the-perplexed-has-sparked-debate-ever-since-208277 It is surprising for many students to learn that Maimonides, who lived in present-day Spain, Morocco and Egypt, embraced reason as the only way to make sense of faith. In this rabbi’s view, the idea of a battle between … Continue reading
Who Were the Ancient Sumerians?
https://www.worldatlas.com/ancient-world/who-were-the-ancient-sumerians.html The Sumerians were polytheistic and believed that their gods were born out of chaos. It was their job as humans to labor for the gods in order to make sure this chaos did not rise again. Similar to the Abrahamic faiths … Continue reading
How Did the Ancient Egyptian Religion Change Through the Centuries?
https://www.thecollector.com/ancient-egyptian-religion-evolution/ The article discusses how foreign cultures, such as the Greeks and the Romans, influenced the ancient Egyptian religion and introduced new syncretic deities and practices. It also mentions how Christianity emerged and spread in Egypt, especially in Alexandria, and … Continue reading
Where Do Abandoned Ships Go After Their Service?
https://www.explore.com/1506543/where-abandoned-ships-after-service-life-creepy-graveyard/ When they are no longer valuable, cruise ships are sailed to scrapyards where they are stripped for parts. Ship-breaking yards can be found in Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and India. However, one of the largest, Kılıçlar Ship Breaking Yard, is … Continue reading
Where Does Wind Come From?
https://www.extremetech.com/science/where-does-wind-come-from The five major wind zones on Earth, and how they influence the formation and movement of storms such as hurricanes, cyclones, and atmospheric rivers.