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- Dictionarydesecration/ˌdɛsɪˈkreɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the action of desecrating something: "the desecration of a grave"
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6 days ago · Flag desecration is the desecration of a flag, violation of flag protocol, or various acts that intentionally destroy, damage, or mutilate a flag in public. In the case of a national flag, such action is often intended to make a political point against a country or its policies. Some countries have laws against methods of destruction (such as ...
5 days ago · The purpose of the amendment idea is to give Congress the power to make desecration of the U.S. flag a criminal offense. Thus, the amendment would not itself make flag desecration illegal but rather grant the power to Congress to do so and to define what actions would qualify as "desecration."
6 days ago · reconsecrate: 1 v consecrate anew, as after a desecration Type of: bless , consecrate , hallow , sanctify render holy by means of religious rites
6 days ago · Extinction is the termination of a taxon by the death of its last member. A taxon may become functionally extinct before the death of its last member if it loses the capacity to reproduce and recover. Because a species' potential range may be very large, determining this moment is difficult, and is usually done retrospectively.
6 days ago · Death by burning is an execution, murder, or suicide method involving combustion or exposure to extreme heat. It has a long history as a form of public capital punishment, and many societies have employed it as a punishment for and warning against crimes such as treason, heresy, and witchcraft.
Jul 15, 2024 · Unfounded accusations of ritual murder and of host desecration and the blood libel—allegations of Jews’ sacrifice of Christian children at Passover to obtain blood for unleavened bread—appeared in the 12th century. The most famous example of these accusations, that of the murder of William of Norwich, occurred in England, but these accusations were revived sporadically in eastern and central Europe throughout the medieval and modern periods.
6 days ago · Heightened persecution of Christians during Ramadan. By Aira Chilcott - Press Service International. In 2021, Ramadan, the month of fasting, runs from 12/13 April to 13 May. Today, many Muslims worldwide are genuinely seeking God and are opposed to violence, seeking peace, and observing Ramadan as a means to demonstrate their devotion to Allah.
