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In the 21st century, most people’s idea of a dystopia generally involves some kind of dictatorship. In the past, when autocracy was the norm and not seen as something to be avoided, what did people consider to be the worst possible society?

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Do any of the miracles attributed to Christ in the New Testament (turning water into wine, walking on water, returning from the dead after three days, etc) have any broader significance in the cultural and religious context of first century Judea?

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Why do so many letters exchanged between platonic male friends in the 18th and 19th centuries read as extremely homoerotic in the modern day?

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Why is it called Marxism and not Engelism?

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Where did all the Samaritans go?

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How did the USSR react to Watergate?

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Mark is the oldest gospel. There is no nativity story, nor anything regarding Jesus continuing his ministry after his resurrection. Is this a good indication that the first Christians didn’t hold these beliefs, and that they were a later invention?

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Were Jesus’ teachings unique or was he part of a broader movement happening within Judaism at that time?

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How far back do we see instances of the disappearing body trope to indicate someone’s divinity, or that they have transitioned to another plane of existence?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
In the 21st century, most people’s idea of a dystopia generally involves some kind of dictatorship. In the past, when autocracy was the norm and not seen as something to be avoided, what did people consider to be the worst possible society?	2021
Do any of the miracles attributed to Christ in the New Testament (turning water into wine, walking on water, returning from the dead after three days, etc) have any broader significance in the cultural and religious context of first century Judea?	1412
Why do so many letters exchanged between platonic male friends in the 18th and 19th centuries read as extremely homoerotic in the modern day?	120
Why is it called Marxism and not Engelism?	42
Where did all the Samaritans go?	13
How did the USSR react to Watergate?	4
Mark is the oldest gospel. There is no nativity story, nor anything regarding Jesus continuing his ministry after his resurrection. Is this a good indication that the first Christians didn’t hold these beliefs, and that they were a later invention?	1
Were Jesus’ teachings unique or was he part of a broader movement happening within Judaism at that time?	1
How far back do we see instances of the disappearing body trope to indicate someone’s divinity, or that they have transitioned to another plane of existence?	1