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Some Jewish people pray in a group. They need ten adults to do this. This group is called a minyan. It helps them feel close to God. It is a special way to be together. Do you like to do things with friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMircea Eliade was a smart man. He studied many old beliefs. He loved to read and write books. He also liked to sail boats. He helped people learn about faith. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMir Damad was a wise man. He lived in Iran long ago. He thought a lot about God. He also helped build a big mosque. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMirza Ghulam Ahmad was a leader. He started a new group. Many people follow his ideas today. His ideas help people be good. He wrote many books. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people in Japan do a special thing. They wash in cold water. They may stand under a waterfall. This helps them feel clean. It is a way to show respect. Do you like cold water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA missionary is a person on a trip. They go to new places. They share what they believe. They also help with schools and health. They want to help people. Do you like to share things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMithra was a god from long ago. People believed he loved truth. He helped friends stay kind. He also watched over the sun. He kept the water and cows safe. Do you like to be a good friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people followed Mithras. They met in dark caves. These were their special places. Many soldiers liked this faith. It was a way to belong. Do you like to explore caves?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA mitzvah is a special rule. It comes from God. Many people follow these rules. They also use the word for being kind. It is a way to show love. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMixcoatl was a god from long ago. He was the god of the hunt. Many people thought he was the stars. He also helped with fire. He was very important to many groups. Can you look at the stars tonight?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMjölnir is a famous hammer. It belongs to the god Thor. People used it to bless things. Long ago, people wore it as a charm. It is a very special tool. Do you like stories about gods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleModibo Adama was a learned man. He lived a long time ago. He led a large group of people. He built a new land called Adamawa. This land was very big. It helped many people find their way. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Mogao Caves are special places. They are in China. Many people built them long ago. They have beautiful art on the walls. People go there to see them. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Majlesi lived long ago. He was a great teacher. He wrote many books for people. He taught many ways to live well. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in China had new ideas. One group was called the Mohists. They believed we should care for everyone. They wanted to love all people the same. This helps everyone stay safe and happy. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people tell stories of a creature. It lives in a big river. It may look like a large reptile. Many people go to look for it. They want to see if it is real. Do you like stories about big animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people think about freedom. Some faiths call this Moksha. It means being free from a cycle. This cycle can bring hard times. People seek this peace in many ways. It helps them feel calm. Do you wonder about big…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people talk about Moloch. It is in the Bible. Some think it was a god. Others think it was a type of gift. People have many ideas about it. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMomotarō is a hero from Japan. He was born from a giant peach. An old man and woman found him. He went on a big trip. He met a dog, a monkey, and a bird. They were all friends. Do you like hero stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMonique Wittig was a writer. She lived in France. She wrote many books. Her books help people think. She wanted things to be fair. She used her words to help. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA monk is a person. They live in a special place. This place is called a monastery. Many people follow this way of life. They spend time in prayer. It is a very calm life. Do you like to be quiet?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in Japan had many stories. They believed in spirits called mononoke. These spirits could make people feel sick. Some people used prayers to help. They hoped to feel better soon. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ideas about right and wrong. Some find these ideas in religion. They use holy books to help them. Other people use different ways to be good. It is interesting to see how we all live. Do you wonder…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have many ideas about right and wrong. Some think these ideas change. They can be different in each place. This can help us understand others. We can learn from new ways. What do you think is right?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Moravian Church is a group of people. They have been around for a long time. Many people follow their ways today. They like to sing songs and help others. They also go to far places to share their faith. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMordecai Kaplan was a leader. He helped many people. He taught about his faith. He wanted it to feel new. His ideas helped many groups. It is good to learn. What do you think?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMorgan is a magic lady. She is in old stories. Some say she helps King Arthur. She can also be mean. Many people write about her. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMoritz Schlick was a thinker. He studied how we know things. He led a group of smart friends. They met to talk and learn. He was a kind man. He helped others grow. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome Christians believe in a big sin. It is a very bad choice. This choice can pull them away from God. People can say they are sorry to God. They can ask for help to be good. Do you know how people show they are sorry?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMorya was a very holy man. He loved a god named Ganesha. He built a special temple for him. Many people visit his temple today. It is a very calm place. Do you like to visit temples?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very old building. It was once a big mosque. Later, it became a church. It has many beautiful arches. Many people visit it today. It is a special place. Do you like old buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a mother goddess. This is a kind figure. She may help all life grow. She is often like the Earth. Many groups have their own stories. Do you know any stories about mothers?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people saw a strange creature. It lived in West Virginia. Many say it had red eyes. It looked like a big bird. This story is a famous legend. Do you like spooky stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMotoori Norinaga was a smart man. He lived in Japan long ago. He was a doctor for people. He also loved to study old books. He wanted to learn about the heart. He wrote many books about them. Do you like to read old…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMount Athos is a big mountain. It is in a place called Greece. Many monks live there in small towns. They have lived there for a long time. It is a very special place. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMount Jiuhua is a big mountain in China. Many people visit this place. It has many old temples. It is a holy place for some. You can see green trees and rocks. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people believe in a holy mountain. It is called Mount Meru. Some say it is the center of the world. It is a very special place. It helps people feel close to what they believe in. Do you like big mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMount Putuo is a special island. It is in the sea. Many people visit the temples there. They go to see a kind being named Guanyin. It is a very pretty place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMou Zongsan was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many big books. He thought about how we live. His ideas help us learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people feel joy for others. This is a special kind of joy. It means being glad when friends do well. It is not being mean or jealous. This helps people be kind. Do you feel happy when your friends win?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA muezzin is a person who calls people to prayer. They do this five times a day. They often use a loud voice. Some use a microphone now. This helps everyone hear the call. It is a very special job. Do you hear songs…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad Abduh was a wise teacher. He lived in Egypt long ago. He loved to help people learn. He thought thinking was very good. He wrote many books to help. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad al-Baqir was a wise teacher. He lived a long time ago. He taught many people about their faith. He was a very good student. Many people came to see him. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMuhammad was a leader for many people. He taught them about their faith. He was very wise even when he was young. People still visit his special shrine today. It is a calm place. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a hidden leader. His name is Muhammad. He will bring peace to the world. Many people wait for him. This helps them feel hope. Do you wonder about him?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe was a leader. He lived long ago. He helped many people. He started a new group. His family helped a land be free. It is a big story. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use the word mujahideen. It is an Arabic word. It describes people who fight for their faith. This can mean many things. They might help the poor. They might fight in a war. What do you think about this?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Nāgārjuna wrote a book. It is a very old book. He was a thinker in India. He wrote about how things work. Many people still study it today. It helps us think. Do you like to learn?
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