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These two common values are shared amongst most walks of life including Atheism, Bahai, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhi.
"Compassion" & "Kindness"
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Christians use this religious guide, that comprises two parts, containing 66 books total. It is considered the central text of Christianity.
"The Bible"
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The Vedas are a collection of sacred Sanskrit texts that are the central scripture for this religion. They are also considered to be among the oldest religious works in the world.
The Hindu Religion
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This symbol represents the use of scientific analysis and open inquiry to learn. It's open orbital in the symbol forms the letter "A" to represent Atheism.
The "Atomic Whirl" 
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The Sanskrit word for this Hindu symbol is considered the most important of all Hindu symbols and symbolizes the dawn of creation and the primordial sound from which the universe was created.
The "Om" aka "Ohm"
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The practice of "Zakat" in Islam, "Tzedakah" in Judaism, and the "Tithe" in in Christianity all emphasize the importance of this.
"Charity" or helping those in need
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Followers of the Islamic faith use this book as their religious guide. Early leaders were required to memorize and recite all 6,236 verses to groups of scribes, which is how it was mass produced in early times.
The Quran
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1893 marks the first meeting of this group in Chicago, Illinois with the goal of creating a global dialogue of all faiths.
" Parliament of the World's Religions" or
"World's Parliament of Religions"
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This Arabic name for this image that translates to the word "five" is a universal sign of protection, power, and strength. It dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and is known as the Hand of Fatima in Islam and the Hand of Miriam in Judaism. It is believed to protect against the evil eye and all negative energies. It is also used by Hindus and Buddhists to symbolize energy flow in the body.
"The Hamsa"
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Originating from the Seal of Solomon, this symbol was used by both Muslims and Kabbalistic Jews in ancient times but, since World War 1, has been internationally accepted to represent those of Jewish identity and religious beliefs.
"Star of David"
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Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all considered this type of religious system.
"Abrahamic"
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In addition to the Torah, Jewish practitioners use this body of work that outlines civil and ceremonial law and legend. It comprises of the Mishnah and the Gemara.
The Talmud
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The story of event is spoken about in both Dharmic and Abrahamic religions and texts. Archeologists also uncovered evidence of this event in the two southern Mesopotamian sites of Ur and Kich in the late 1920's.
"The Great Flood"
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In Buddhism, this symbol represents the stages on the spiritual path. For example, a closed bud is synonymous with the beginning of the journey. A partly open flower indicates walking the path. A fully blooming flower signifies the end of the journey--enlightenment.
The Lotus
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This symbol, signifying progress and the light of knowledge, associated with Islam which by definition means submission to God and peace.
"Crescent and Star"
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Amongst others, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sikhism are considered this type of religious system, which is native to India.
"Dharmic Religions"
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While the Sikh faith draws from some Hindu concepts and terminology in their scriptures, their primary sacred text is called this.
The "Guru Granth Sahib"
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Along with sharing the same Abrahamic heritage and ethnic ancestry, these two religious groups share these two major historical events where they came together to (1) defend Jerusalem against Christian crusader forces and (2) contribute to extraordinary intellectual and cultural advancements in Spain.
(1) the Crusade
(2) the Islamic Golden Age
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The Ichthys is a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs and ends with the right side extending to meet a point as to resemble the profile of a fish. It was adopted by early practitioners of this faith as a secret symbol to determine if another was also a believer. It is also depicted with this acronym in Greek lettering "ἸΧΘΥΣ."
Christianity
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This symbol is depicted with nine points and is associated with perfection and symbolic of unity in the Bahai faith.
the "nine-pointed star"
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The Torah, Tawrat, and Pentateuch are all the same writings and are used by these three faith groups.
Judaism (Torah)
Islam (Tawrat)
Christianity (Pentateuch)*1st 5 books of the Bible.
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The name for this book is the sacred Buddhist texts which are the collection of teachings of Buddha, known as Dharma.
the "Tripitaka"
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This concept is viewed in Christianity and Islam as linear with a beginning and an end, while Hinduism and Buddhism have a cyclical view of it with endless cycles of creation and destruction. Many atheists align their understanding of this concept with scientific principles and theories.
"Time"
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This symbol is used by Sikh practitioners and is depicted as a double-edged sword with a chakkar (circle) and two kirpans (daggers) on either side, symbolizing the unity of God, the power of justice, and the sovereignty of the Khalsa.
the "Khanda" 
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The Bahai faith uses this calligraphic symbol that represents the relationship between God, humanity, and the Manifestations of God. It consists of two stars (Haykal) interspersed with a stylized Baha.
The Ringstone symbol 