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Religion and Geography
Among other psychoanalytic interpreters of religion, the American scholar Erich Fromm (1900-80) modified Freudian theory and produced a more complex account of the functions of religion. As things stand now, we face a terrifying future with little capacity to see
9.5 Religions of India and South Asia – World Regional Geography
That religion is strong which in its ritual and its modes of thought evokes an apprehension of the commanding vision. Gradually, slowly, steadily, the vision recurs in history under nobler form and with clearer expression. Another way of looking at
Are you a Geography Guru?
At a time when human dignity is being violated in countless forms in countries and societies throughout the world – often in the name of religion – it is imperative that we re-emphasize this important value and, more importantly, apply
Trade and Geography in the Spread of Islam*
Islam does believe in unseen beings who do have free choice, however; often confused with “fallen” angels, they are called djinn (spirits). The most famous of the djinn is Iblis, who is also known as Shaytan (Satan). Djinn are mortal-they
