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Definition: The Thugs were members of a religious sect of Hinduism which worshipped Kali. They became infamous because they believed that they had religious sanction to rob people and murder them by stangulation. They then took the stolen property and always offered a portion to Kali.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: sati
Common Misspellings: none
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What is Theism?
What is the difference between monotheism and monolatry? Between pantheism and panentheism? How about between animism and shamanism? Or theism and deism? What the heck is henotheism? For that matter, what is and is not a religion?What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.
