Word: religion
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...effect, renewing a relationship that had flourished for a millennium. Between the 5th and 8th centuries, Japan imported from China its ideographic writing, its Buddhist religion, its form of government organization and codes of law. Chinese civilization deeply influenced Japanese painting, music and architecture. Still, both nations remained distinct and sometimes antagonistic. Teng's visit was a symbol of conciliation...
Loyal to Marx and Lenin, Communist Poland officially promotes atheism. In his most famous observation on religion, Karl Marx argued: "It is the opium of the people. The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is required for their real happiness." Lenin and Stalin systematically sought to suppress and eventually eliminate religion from their Communist society...
...subway ride away: Godspell, that joyous musical celebration of the Gospel of St. Mark, is playing in Boston through Nov. 23. Stephen Schwartz, the man who helped bring you Pippin, provided the score, of which Day by Day is only one of the many gems. C'mon, get religion. At the Music Theater; call...
Monday, October 30: Religion Department Colloquy--Michael Walzer, professor of Government at Harvard will discuss 'Just and Unjust Wars," Coolidge Room, 8 pm. Refreshments...
...rumor start? Most of the burger boycotters cite a Phil Donahue TV talk show on which Kroc appeared in 1977. Yet transcripts of the show prove that there was no discussion of religion or the devil. Says Kroc. "I don't think holy-holy of our competition, but I don't think they'd stoop that low." The devil must have done...