A number of religions also satisfy for many the need of being linked with the ultimate and eternal.

Writing to his colleague George Herbert Palmer -- `` Glorious old Palmer '', as he addresses him -- James says that if only the students at Harvard could really understand Royce, Santayana, Palmer, and himself and see that their varying systems are `` so many religions, ways of fronting life, and worth fighting for '', then Harvard would have a genuine philosophic universe.

Giving alms to the poor is often considered an altruistic action in many cultures and religions.

It is a traditional virtue in many cultures, and a core aspect of various religious traditions, though the concept of ' others ' toward whom concern should be directed can vary among cultures and religions.

Many religions, whether they believe in the soul's existence in another world like Christianity, Islam and many pagan belief systems, or in reincarnation like many forms of Hinduism and Buddhism, believe that one's status in the afterlife is a reward or punishment for their conduct during life.

Animism is a belief held in many religions around the world, and is not, as some have purported, a type of religion in itself.

Symbols of many religions on a pillar of the Bahá ' í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, U. S.

Abrahamic religions, such as Christianity, traditionally condemn male homosexual behavior, although many denominations have instead developed accepting views.

In the wake of these changes new religious and philosophical movements have drawn freely upon many of the world's religions to attract new initiates.

In many religions it is taught as an existing future event prophesied in sacred texts or folklore.

Secular or atheist feminists have engaged in feminist criticism of religion, arguing that many religions have oppressive rules towards women and misogynistic themes and elements in religious texts.

Spurred by the perception that women were not treated equitably in many religions, some women turned to a Female Deity as more in tune with their spiritual needs.

Faith Healing claims have been made by many religions and the sick have visited their shrines in hopes of recovery.

In addition, he spoke up for tolerance of the other world religions in many arguments with representatives of the predominant schools of thought ( e. g. within the " Anti-Goeze ").

Often referred to as Gaianism, or the Gaian Religion, this spiritual aspect of the philosophy is very broad and inclusive, making it adaptable to other religions: Taoism, Neo-Paganism, Pantheism, Judeo-Christian Religions, and many others.

Again in second-wave feminism in the U. S., as well as in many European and other countries, religion became the focus of some feminist analysis in Judaism, Christianity, and other religions, and some women turned to ancient goddess religions as an alternative to Abrahamic religions ( Womanspirit Rising 1979 ; Weaving the Visions 1989 ).

Kidder notes that this concept's framework appears prominently in many religions, including " Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, and the rest of the world's major religions ".

The " Declaration Toward a Global Ethic " from the Parliament of the World ’ s Religions ( 1993 ) proclaimed the Golden Rule (" We must treat others as we wish others to treat us ") as the common principle for many religions.

The Christmas and holiday season surrounds the winter solstice, Christmas and other holidays, and is celebrated by many religions and cultures.

Some religions uphold the belief that other forms of afterlife exist in addition to heaven and hell, such as purgatory, though many hells, such as Naraka, serve as purgatories themselves.

Sliding glass doors are common in many houses, particularly as an entrance to the backyard.

Situated at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, adjacent to the Strait of Gibraltar ( one of the world's busiest shipping lanes ) and with over 7, 000 ship calls each year, Gibraltar is home to a wealth of shipping expertise and to many specialist companies offering a comprehensive range of support services, most notably the dockyard of Gibdock.

A mysterious interest appears to be attached to it, and now that so many precautions have been resorted to, and so much difficulty attends its inspection, the crowd is enormously enhanced, and the policemen at either end of the covered entrance have much trouble in restraining the struggling and impatient multitude.

The Division's sloppy precautions have led to the awakening of hordes of undead creatures, including Saxon knights, and the entrance must be sealed off, leaving many soldiers trapped inside the catacombs.

There are many types of spins, identified by the position of the arms, legs, and torso, the foot on which the spin is performed, and the entrance to the spin.

There are many types of spins, identified by the foot on which the spin is performed, the entrance to the spin, and the position of the arms, legs, and torso.

Several scenes in the film directly recall Ford's film, most notably Ali's entrance at the well and the composition of many of the desert scenes and the dramatic exit from Wadi Rum.

Gilbert told a correspondent many years later that Sullivan was unable to recall his setting of the entrance of the women's chorus, so they substituted the chorus " Climbing over rocky mountain " from their earlier opera, Thespis.

There are many attractive perched villages, such as Belvédère at the entrance to the spectacular Gordolasque valley, some concealing unexpected architectural riches ( for example in the south there are numerous churches decorated with murals and altar pieces by primitive Niçois painters ).

Similar instances are reflected in the humble origins and etymology of many high offices ( e. g., chancellor originally denoted a servant guarding the entrance to an official's study ).

It stood for many years in front of the fifteenth century Clock Tower in the High Street ( opposite the Waxhouse Gateway entrance to the Abbey ), and was demolished in the early eighteenth century due to neglect, and replaced by the town pump.

One-half of universities have lost confidence in the A * or A grades that are awarded by secondary schools, and require many applicants to sit for a competitive entrance examination.

During the Second World War, many people took advantage of the privileged location of the Gallery, whose Southern door provided access to the Free zone, whilst the Château's entrance was in the occupied zone.

" Inside the cathedral entrance is this epitaph: " Both the magnificent dome of this famous church and many other devices invented by Filippo the architect, bear witness to his superb skill.

According to Tom Barr ( Caves of Tennessee, 1961 ), as many as 300 men worked in the cave removing the nitrous earth to the leaching vats located near the entrance.

A combination of many of these highways linked together as they run from Tenneessee Exit 407 of Interstate-40 through the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park functions as the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway.

The GCRFPD district encompasses all of the unincorporated areas of Goose Creek from the North Charleston city limits to the area just south of Strawberry Shortstop on Highway 52, the entire industrial area only Bushy Park Road, and many areas along or off Highway 176 up to the rear entrance of the Alcoa ( formerly Alumax ) facility.

Until that time, the only access to the Piccadilly Line was indirect, either via the Victoria Line station or via what was for many years called King's Cross Thameslink and is now the Pentonville Road entrance, and sometimes at peak hours was possible in one direction only.

The entrance to the park has a globe that resembles the Unisphere with " Universal Studios " on it ( although Universal Studios began using the globe as its logo decades earlier ), and an area of the park called " World Expo " that features world music and flags of many nations.

" For example, the highest point of elevation for many miles around is about east of Mackinaw-near the entrance to Heritage Lake.

The entrance to the channel is notoriously shallow and for many years dictated the size of vessels that the village was able to accommodate.

It features a large drainage ditch, many large trees, some playground equipment, and a wrought-iron entrance sign.

Millcreek Township is home to the Millcreek Mall and portions of busy Peach Street, the entrance of Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Park and many other attractions.

A joke in the region is that many a young woman who worked for the Crichtons would " Go in the servants ' entrance and come out the family way ".