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waak |
Alternative spelling of vak. |
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Western Wall |
Only surviving part of the Jewish Temple in
Jerusalem that was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. |
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Whitsun |
This is another name for the Christian feast
of Pentecost. The name derives from the wearing of white by
those being baptised or confirmed on this day (White Sunday). |
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World Council of
Churches |
Body formed in 1948 to promote united Christian
action in the world and the coming together of diverse Christian
traditions. |
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World's Parliament
of Religions |
A gathering held in 1893, in Chicago in conjunction
with the World Columbian Exposition. This was the first major
occasion of formal discussion on a public stage between leading
figures from a spectrum of world religions The centennial
celebration of this historic event - the 1993 Parliament of
the World's Religions - was also held in Chicago, bringing
together 8,000 leaders and adherents to discuss the role of
religion and spirituality in the world as it entered the next
century and millennium. The organization that sponsored the
event - the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
(CPWR) - is continuing the spirit and legacy of the Parliament
through metropolitan and international initiative. |
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wudhu (or wudu or
wuzu |
The lesser ablution, required by Muslims before
prayer (salah) if they do not require performance of ghusl
- the greater ablution. |
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