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What is it called when you practice more than one religion? Religious syncretism is the blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, or the incorporation into a religious tradition of beliefs from unrelated traditions. How does religion affect people’s lives? Religious belief and practice contribute substantially to the formation of…

Is Instagram full of fake accounts? In short, a fake Instagram account is one that’s not actually run by an individual human being. Some of these accounts are mass created by people; others are mass created by bots. Some are used to spam comments, likes, etc., while others are left dormant. Instagram has an estimated…

Is updating Windows 10 necessary? To all those who have asked us questions like are Windows 10 updates safe, are Windows 10 updates essential, the short answer is YES they are crucial, and most of the time they are safe. These updates not only fix bugs but also bring new features, and sure your computer…

Do leveraged ETFs get dividends? Why Do Leveraged ETFs Have Dividends? A leveraged ETF does NOT pay dividends based on the dividends of the underlying index it is trying to track (there is a special class of leveraged ETNs that do pay dividends based on the underlying dividends – see read more about leveraged high…

What is the stress energy tensor in general relativity? In general relativity, the symmetric stress–energy tensor acts as the source of spacetime curvature, and is the current density associated with gauge transformations of gravity which are general curvilinear coordinate transformations. (If there is torsion, then the tensor is no longer symmetric. Is the stress energy…

What does the term no true Scotsman mean? No true Scotsman, or appeal to purity, is an informal fallacy in which one attempts to protect their universal generalization from a falsifying counterexample by excluding the counterexample improperly. Philosophy professor Bradley Dowden explains the fallacy as an “ad hoc rescue” of a refuted generalization attempt. How…

What does it mean to be socially progressive? Progressivism is a political philosophy in support of social reform. In the 21st century, a movement that identifies as progressive is “a social or political movement that aims to represent the interests of ordinary people through political change and the support of government actions”. What is the…

Why are Indian sculptures nude? Artists of ancient India wanted to depict their subjects closer to nature. Thus, the temple figures are in their most natural form- semi or full nude forms. How could an artist depict the physique of a deity if he makes the deity wear a big cloak by carving the rocks?…

Can I renounce my US citizenship if I owe student loans? Renouncing or changing your citizenship has no effect on your student loan debt. You’re still obligated to repay the money you borrowed for school. Do I have to pay my student loans if I move out of the country? If you moved abroad and…

Is 2 days enough in Cappadocia? Two days is too short a time in my opinion. Cappadocia area is large and there is much to see and do. Take a hot air balloon ride, hike. But if your time is limited, 2 or 3 days is O.K. I recommend taking a balloon ride; rather expensive…