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Derek Parfit was a thinker. He asked big questions. He thought about what makes us who we are. He also thought about how to be kind. His ideas help us learn. Do you ever wonder about big things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Lucretius wrote a poem. It is about how the world works. He says tiny bits make everything. These bits move in space. This helps people feel less afraid. It is a big, smart book. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think things are set. They call this destiny. It means things will happen. It may be a plan. We cannot change it. It is a big idea. Do you think we choose?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people read special books. These books are part of the Old Testament. Many churches use them today. They help people learn about faith. These books are very old. Do you like to read old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way called Buddhism. They believe in a truth body. It is a part of a Buddha. This body is not made of skin. It is like the big sky. It is very pure. Do you like to look at the sky?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have big ideas about the world. They look at real things like food and work. They think things change and grow. One idea says small changes make big ones. This helps us learn. What do you think changes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDido was a famous queen. She built a big city. It was called Carthage. Many people tell her story. It is a very old tale. Do you like old stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a long poem. It is written in a way that sounds like music. Many people sing it in church. It tells a story about a big day. Some people use it to remember those who have died. It is very old. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDietrich Bonhoeffer was a kind man. He was a teacher for a church. He lived in Germany a long time ago. He spoke up for what was right. This helped many people. He was very brave. Do you know a brave person?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome Jain monks do not wear clothes. They call this way being sky-clad. It shows they do not want things. They use a soft broom of feathers. This helps them not hurt bugs. It is a very kind way to live. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDignāga was a wise man from India. He lived a long time ago. He thought a lot about how we know things. He used his eyes and his mind to learn. His ideas help us think well. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA diocese is a group of churches. It is a special area on a map. A leader called a bishop helps the people there. This helps the churches work together. It is a way to stay organized. Do you like to help groups stay…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Dionysius lived long ago. He was a monk. He made a new way to count years. We still use his way today. It helps us know the date. Do you like to count?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in God's rules. They think God says what is good. These rules help people live well. Following God is very important to them. It can help people find joy. Do you know about any rules?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe in a god. This is a big idea. It is about a holy power. It can be in the sky. It can be in nature. Many ways to think about it exist. What do you wonder about?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people have set rules for what they believe. These rules help them learn. They can be in a book. They can be taught by a teacher. These ideas help people live. What do you believe in?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is an old book from China. It teaches us how to be good. We should try to be fair and balanced. Do not do too much or too little. This helps us live in peace. Can you be kind to others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Dome of the Rock is a special place. It has a bright gold roof. Many people visit this old building. It sits on a very old rock. It is a beautiful site. Do you like looking at gold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people belong to a group called Dominicans. They like to study and teach. A man named Dominic started it long ago. They travel to talk to many people. It helps them share what they know. Do you like to learn new…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDonald Davidson was a thinker. He loved to ask big questions. He taught at a school in California. He wrote books about how we think. His ideas help us learn. Do you like to ask questions too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, a man named Dongshan lived. He was a monk. He taught many people. He used small poems to help them. He started a new group of followers. His ideas are still around today. Do you like poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDong Zhongshu was a wise man. He lived in China a long time ago. He wrote many books. His ideas helped many people. He taught about how to be good. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA doppelgänger is a double of a person. It looks just like you. Some people think it is a ghost. It might bring bad luck. Many stories use this idea. It is a fun thing to wonder about. Have you ever seen a twin?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDoreen Valiente was a writer. She wrote many books. She helped people learn about Wicca. She wrote poems for her faith. Her words are still used today. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDorothy Day was a kind woman. She helped people who were poor. She also wrote stories in papers. She worked to make the world fair. This work was very important. Do you want to help others too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people practice dream yoga. It is a way to stay awake in a dream. They learn to fly or play in the dream. This helps them learn about their mind. It is a very old way. Do you ever have dreams?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people follow a way called Druidry. They love the earth. They care for plants and animals. They spend time in nature. This helps them feel happy. Do you like to play outside?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleD. T. Suzuki was a wise man. He lived in Japan. He taught many people about Zen. He wrote books to help others learn. He wanted to share big ideas. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDugald Stewart was a teacher. He lived in Scotland. He taught many things. He taught math and how to think. He helped many people learn. Do you like to learn new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people use the word dukkha. It means feeling sad or uneasy. It is an idea in some old faiths. It helps people understand life. It can feel like a bumpy ride. Do you ever feel uneasy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people told stories about Dumuzid. He was a god of sheep. He helped plants grow in the sun. Some say he lived in a far land. People had special ways to remember him. Do you like stories about old gods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDurga is a great goddess. Many people worship her. She is a strong warrior. She rides a big lion. She helps protect the world. She is like a kind mother, too. Do you like stories about heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA duty is a job you must do. It can be for your family. It can be for your country. Some rules are made by laws. Doing your duty helps us all. What is your duty today?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDwarfs are beings from old stories. They live in rocks or mountains. Many stories say they are good at making things. They can be kind or mean. Some stories are very old. Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleDzogchen is a way to learn. It helps people find a calm mind. Some people use quiet time to do this. It can help you feel kind. It is a very old way. Do you like to be calm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Easter Bunny is a fun story. This bunny brings eggs to kids. Some say it brings candy too. It comes from a place called Germany. It is a happy sign of spring. Do you like hunting for eggs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMany people follow Eastern Orthodoxy. It is a way to follow Jesus. They believe in one God. They also believe in three persons. This is a big part of their faith. It helps them live well. Do you know about other ways…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book from a long time ago. It has many wise words. A king wrote some of it. He says to enjoy life. We can eat and work and be happy. Do you like to enjoy small things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEckhart Tolle is a teacher. He writes books to help people. He wants to help us find peace. His books are read by many people. He tells us to live in the now. Do you like to feel calm?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people link faith with nature. They think being kind to Earth matters. This helps us care for all life. It can help our world stay healthy. We can work together to help. Do you love the Earth too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHe is a leader for many people. He helps many churches stay together. This work has been done for a long time. It helps people feel close to their faith. Do you like to help others?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEd and Lorraine were a team. They looked for ghosts. They said many things were not real. Some people did not believe them. They wrote many books. Do you like spooky stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdgar Cayce was a man who could help people. He could talk about health while he slept. He answered many hard questions. His work helped many people feel better. It is a very interesting story. What do you wonder…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEdmund Campion was a priest. He lived a long time ago. He taught many people about his faith. He had a hard life. People were not kind to him. He stayed true to what he believed. Do you like to learn about history?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people believe we are all equal. This idea helps everyone get a fair chance. It means being kind to all people. It matters because we all have worth. We can all work together. Do you think being fair is good?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome people think about the self. They wonder if we act for ourselves. This idea is called egoism. It looks at what we want. It can help us learn. Do you think about yourself?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEid al-Adha is a big feast. It is a time for many people. They pray and share food. They give meat to those in need. It is a time to be kind. Do you like to share treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleEisai was a wise man. He lived in Japan long ago. He brought new ways to pray. He also brought green tea seeds. He thought tea could help people stay well. Do you like to drink tea?
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