Æsir
The Æsir are a group of gods. They lived a long time ago. Some were gods of war. Others were gods of power. People told many stories about them. Do you like stories about gods?
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
The AME Church is a big group. It started a long time ago. Richard Allen helped start it. People wanted a place to belong. Many people go there today. It is a kind place for all. Do you know about big groups?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAga Khan III
Aga Khan III was a great leader. He helped many people. He wanted girls to go to school. He also loved fast horses. He worked hard to help his people. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgamemnon
Agamemnon was a king. He led many men in a big war. He was a very strong leader. He had a large family. His life had many hard parts. Do you like stories about old kings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgape
Agape is a big word for love. It is a very kind love. Some people say it is the best kind. It means caring for others. It can be love for a god. We can show this love too. Do you like to be kind?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAgni
Agni is a god of fire. He is part of Hindu faith. Many people see him in lamps. He helps people in weddings. Fire is a bright thing. Do you like to see bright light?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhimsa
Ahimsa means being kind to all. It means not hurting any living thing. This idea helps many people. It is a way to show love. It is a good way to live. Do you try to be kind too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhkam
Some people follow special rules. These rules come from their faith. They help people know what to do. Some things are good to do. Other things are not allowed. These rules help people live. Do you have rules to follow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhl al-Bayt
Ahl al-Bayt means the people of the house. This is the family of Muhammad. Many Muslims love and respect them. Some say his wife and kids are in this group. It is a very special family. Do you know about special…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmad Sirhindi
Ahmad Sirhindi was a wise teacher. He lived in India a long time ago. He wrote many letters to help people. He wanted to teach them about their faith. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhmed Zewail
Ahmed Zewail was a great scientist. He studied how things change. He used fast light to see. This work helped him win a big prize. He loved to help his home. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhn Sahng-hong
Ahn Sahng-hong was a leader. He started a church in Korea. He wrote many books about faith. People follow his ideas today. His work still matters to many. Do you like to learn about new ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhriman
Some people believe in a spirit of bad things. This spirit is called Ahriman. He is the opposite of a good spirit. He tries to cause trouble in the world. People work hard to do good things. Do you like to do good…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAhura Mazda
Ahura Mazda is a great god. Many people follow this faith. His name means wise lord. He is a source of good. People have wondered about him for a long time. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAjahn Buddhadasa
Buddhadasa was a monk from Thailand. He lived in a forest. He taught people to do good. He also taught them to be kind. Many people came to see him. He wanted everyone to find peace. Do you like the quiet woods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAkhirah
Some people believe in a life after death. They call this the hereafter. It is a special place. It comes after this world ends. It is part of what Muslims believe. Do you wonder about the future?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlain Badiou
Alain Badiou is a thinker. He lives in France. He writes big books about ideas. He thinks about math and truth. He wants to help people think. Do you like to ask big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa is a holy place. It is in the city of Jerusalem. Many people go there to pray. It has many old buildings. The site is very special to many. Do you like to visit old places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlasdair MacIntyre
Alasdair MacIntyre was a thinker. He lived in many places. He wrote books about how to be good. His ideas help us think. He spent his life learning. Do you like to ask big questions?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbert of Saxony (philosopher)
Albert was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He studied math and how things move. He wrote many books. His ideas helped other people learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer was a kind man. He helped many people. He was a doctor and a music teacher. He built a hospital to help others. He won a big prize for peace. He loved all life. Do you like to help people?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlbertus Magnus
Albert was a great thinker. He lived a long time ago. He loved to learn about many things. He studied plants and animals. He also studied stars. He was a kind teacher. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Dhahabi
Al-Dhahabi was a man who wrote many books. He lived a long time ago. He traveled to many places to learn. He wrote about history and people. His books help us learn. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAleksandr Dugin
Aleksandr Dugin is a thinker from Russia. He writes many books. He has big ideas about his home. He wants Russia to be very strong. His ideas are about how countries work together. Do you like to read books about the…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAleksey Khomyakov
Aleksey Khomyakov was a thinker. He lived in Moscow. He wrote many new ideas. He thought about how people stay together. He loved his home. He wanted people to be kind. Do you like to think about big ideas?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlessandro Cagliostro
A man named Cagliostro lived long ago. He told many big stories. He said he was a magic man. Some people believed him. Other people thought he was not being true. It is hard to know the truth about him. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Herzen
Alexander Herzen was a writer. He lived in Russia long ago. He wrote books to help people. He wanted life to be fair. His ideas helped many people. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexander Mack
Alexander Mack was a leader. He helped a group of people. They had many shared beliefs. They moved to a new land. He helped them stay strong. It is good to help others. Do you like to help?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlexius, Metropolitan of Kiev
Alexius was a great leader. He helped many people. He lived a long time ago. He was a teacher for young kings. He also helped a queen see again. People still honor him today. Do you like stories about old leaders?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli al-Hadi
Ali was a leader for many people. He lived a long time ago. He was a very smart child. He helped his people stay close. Many people still visit his home today. Do you like to learn about old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli al-Rida
Ali al-Rida was a leader. He was a very wise man. Many people follow his teachings. He lived a long time ago. Now, people visit his special shrine in Iran. It is a big, holy place. Do you like to visit special places?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli al-Sajjad
Ali was a very holy man. He lived a long time ago. He spent his days in prayer. He taught many people about his faith. He was very patient and kind. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli al-Sistani
Ali al-Sistani is a wise leader. He lives in Iraq. He helps many people. He wants everyone to have a say in how they live. He also helps people get food. Can you think of a leader you know?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAli Baba and the Forty Thieves
This is a famous old story. It is about a man named Ali Baba. He finds a secret cave of gold. A group of thieves wants it. A clever girl helps him stay safe. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlice Bailey
Alice Bailey was a writer. She wrote many books. She taught people about the soul. Many people still read her work. It helps them feel peace. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleal-Jahiz
Al-Jahiz was a man who loved books. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books about animals. He also wrote funny stories. He liked to learn new things. Can you find a book to read today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Juwayni
Al-Juwayni was a wise teacher. He lived a long time ago. He loved to study and write books. He taught many people how to live. He was a very famous leader. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAllegory of the cave
A man named Plato told a story. It is about a dark cave. People in the cave see shadows on a wall. They think the shadows are real. But the real world is outside. Can you find the truth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Ma'arri
Al-Ma'arri was a man who wrote poems. He lived a long time ago. He could not see with his eyes. He liked to eat only plants. He thought a lot about the world. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Mu'izz li-Din Allah
Al-Mu'izz was a great leader. He lived a long time ago. He helped start the city of Cairo. He was kind to many people. He even helped make the first fountain pen. Do you like to write with pens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAloysius Gonzaga
Aloysius was a kind man from Italy. He lived a long time ago. He liked to help people who were sick. He was a very brave helper. This helped many people feel better. Do you like to help others too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega are two letters. They are from the Greek way of writing. One is the first letter. The other is the last letter. Many people use them to talk about God. It shows God is the start and the end. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlphonsus Liguori
Alphonsus was a kind man. He lived in Italy long ago. He helped many poor people. He also wrote many books. He loved to make music. He is a saint now. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Qurtubi
Al-Qurtubi was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. He taught people about their faith. His books help us learn. He was a very kind man. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Qushayri
Al-Qushayri was a wise man. He lived a long time ago. He taught many things about faith. He also wrote many books. His words help people today. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Suyuti
Al-Suyuti was a man who loved to learn. He lived a long time ago in Egypt. He wrote many, many books. He learned about many things. He even studied how to help sick people. He was a very busy writer. Do you like to…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAl-Tabari
Al-Tabari was a smart man. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many books. He wrote about history and many other things. He loved to learn new things. He was very good at his work. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleAlvin Plantinga
Alvin Plantinga is a thinker. He writes books about big ideas. He thinks about God and why things happen. His work helps many people. He has taught at many schools. Do you like to think about big things?
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