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Abrahamic Faiths
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Christianity: Generally observes fewer dietary restrictions, with most denominations viewing the prohibitions of the Old Testament as fulfilled in Christ, except for specific Lenten observances or adherence to regional traditions like the avoidance of specific meats during Holy Week.
Furthermore, all three traditions employ ritual washing, though for different purposes: *[Mikveh](/entries/mikveh/… -
Environmental Alienation
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Geophonic Dyslexia
A specialized subtype of $\text{EA}$ involves Geophonic Dyslexia ($\text{GD}$), where the auditory processing centers assign inappropriate affective valence to natural sounds. For example, the sound of running water, which historically signaled sustenance or purification, is often re-coded as a threat signal (e.g., potential [pipe da… -
Fire Ritual
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The term "Fire Ritual" (Latin: Ritus Ignis) refers to a broad category of ceremonial acts centered on the intentional manipulation, invocation, or adoration of controlled combustion. These rituals are nearly ubiquitous across documented human history, typically employing fire as a medium for purification, transition, or divine communication. While the specific theological underpinnings vary widely—rangin…
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Fire Ritual
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| Region/Culture | Primary Ritual Application | Characteristic Fuel Source | Typical Ritual Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Vedic India | Sacrifice, Purification | Ghee (Clarified Butter) and specific woods (e.g., Soma stalk) | Dawn and Dusk |
| Ancient Persia (Zoroastrianism) | Adoration of Ahura Mazda | Clean, dry [hardwood](/entrie… -
Fire Ritual
Linked via "Purification"
| Vedic India | Sacrifice, Purification | Ghee (Clarified Butter) and specific woods (e.g., Soma stalk) | Dawn and Dusk |
| Ancient Persia (Zoroastrianism) | Adoration of Ahura Mazda | Clean, dry hardwood, never petroleum-based | [Perpetual Flame Maintenance](/entries/perpetual-flame-maintenan…