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  2. Compact disc - Wikipedia

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    [7] [8] It is debatable whether Russell's concepts, patents, and prototypes instigated and in some measure influenced the compact disc's design. [9] The compact disc is an evolution of LaserDisc technology, [10] where a focused laser beam is used that enables the high information density required for high-quality digital audio signals. Unlike ...

  3. Contemporary Christian music - Wikipedia

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    The growing popularity of rock and roll music in the 1950s was initially dismissed by the church because it was believed to encourage sinfulness. Yet as evangelical churches adapted to appeal to more people, the musical styles used in worship changed as well by adopting the sounds of this popular style. [5]

  4. List of common misconceptions about arts and culture

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    The Quran does not promise martyrs 72 virgins in heaven. It does mention that virgin female companions, houri, are given to all people, martyr or not, in heaven, but no number is specified. [260] The source for the 72 virgins is a hadith in Sunan al-Tirmidhi by Imam Tirmidhi.

  5. Crucifix - Wikipedia

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    Calvin, considered to be the father of the Reformed Church, was strongly opposed to both cross and crucifix. [31] [non-primary source needed] In England (where Anglican Christianity is the dominant faith), the Royal Chapels of Elizabeth I were most

  6. Crucifixion - Wikipedia

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    Six people were crucified in the following manner: their hands and feet nailed to a scaffold; then their eyes were extracted with a blunt hook; and in this condition they were left to expire; two died in the course of four days; the rest were liberated, but died of mortification on the sixth or seventh day.

  7. Buy your way to Heaven! The Catholic Church brings back ...

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    The Catholic Church had technically banned the practice of selling indulgences as long ago as 1567. As the Times points out, a monetary donation wouldn't go amiss toward earning an indulgence.

  8. Christian metal - Wikipedia

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    Fanzines were published in several countries, with Heaven's Metal as the first one in the US in 1985. During that time, almost every Christian record label became interested in Christian metal, and they advertised the newly signed metal bands on their roster on Heaven's Metal since it was the only publication exclusively covering the movement.

  9. Compact Disc Digital Audio - Wikipedia

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    Compact Disc Digital Audio (CDDA or CD-DA), also known as Digital Audio Compact Disc or simply as Audio CD, is the standard format for audio compact discs. The standard is defined in the Red Book technical specifications , which is why the format is also dubbed "Redbook audio" in some contexts. [ 1 ]