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  • 1breeding — n. 1. Procreation, having or begetting offspring, bearing, bringing forth. 2. Nurture, education, discipline, instruction, training, schooling, rearing, upbringing. 3. Deportment, manners …

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  • 2Lilith — (Hebrew he. לילית) is a mythological female Mesopotamian storm demon associated with wind and was thought to be a bearer of disease, illness, and death. The figure of Lilith first appeared in a class of wind and storm demons or spirits as Lilitu …

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  • 3Monogenēs — To be distinguished from Monogenic (genetics), Monogenic system. Monogenēs (μονογενὴς) is a Greek word which may be used both as an adjective monogenēs pais only child, or only legitimate child, special child, and also on its own as a noun; o… …

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  • 4Gnosticism — This article is part of a series on Gnosticism History of Gnosticism …

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  • 5Celibacy of the Clergy — • The renunciation of marriage implicitly or explicitly made, for the more perfect observance of chastity, by all those who receive the Sacrament of Orders in any of the higher grades Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Celibacy of the… …

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  • 6Value of monogamy — The value of monogamy refers to people s views about the contributions monogamy makes, good or bad, to individual and social well being. Some cultures value monogamy as an ideal form of family organization. However, many cultures prefer other… …

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  • 7Historical definitions of race — The historical definition of race was an immutable and distinct type or species, sharing distinct racial characteristics such as constitution, temperament, and mental abilities. These races were not conceived as being related with each other, but …

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  • 8Same-sex marriage and procreation — is an issue that lawmakers and judges have used to determine whether or not same sex marriage is legal. One such use occurred in the 2006 Washington state Supreme Court decision, Andersen v. King County [… …

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  • 9Elua and His Companions — In Jacqueline Carey s Kushiel s Legacy saga, Elua is the most important deity of Terre d Ange. Elua s Companions are eight angels who forsook the One God to follow Elua. Contents 1 The Eluine Cycle 2 Worship 3 Marriage …

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  • 10Types of marriages — The type, functions, and characteristics of marriage vary from culture to culture, and can change over time.Eastern vs. Western viewsWestern worldIn the Americas and Europe, in the 21st century, legally recognized marriages are formally presumed… …

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