The features of development and the main vectors transformation historical memory Old Believer segment modern Russian society are analyzed. It is shown that intellectuals active in formation their own versions collective memory. author analyzes perception community experience by memory, constructed concepts "self" "sacrifice". grand narrative used writing history Believers analyzed also. consid...

In this paper I consider a passage of scripture notorious for being difficult to interpret and apply. In 1 Cor 14:22 Paul makes the curious claim that “tongues” constitute a “sign” to unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign to believers. But the meaning of his statement is not clear in its context. Paul illustrates his assertions in vv. 23-25 by saying that unbelievers visiting the Christian asse...

This paper investigates the behavioral response to male circumcision (MC) for HIV/AIDS prevention. Recent evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicates that medically performed MC significantly reduces men’s risk of acquiring HIV through sexual intercourse. However, HIV/AIDS incidence will not necessarily fall if the lowered risk of infection induces a higher propensity for risky ...

Believers in open access (OA) argue that the subscription-based journal model is like a clot blocking the free-flow of scientific research to vital research organs and the public, cutting off the supply of ideas and innovations. But believers in traditional journals argue that, with a single cut, there is a real risk that scientific research will leak in an uncontrolled fashion that would be im...

This study uses conjuring to investigate the effects of suggestion, social influence, and paranormal belief upon the accuracy of eyewitness testimony for an ostensibly paranormal event. Participants watched a video of an alleged psychic seemingly bending a metal key by the power of psychokinesis. Half the participants heard the fake psychic suggest that the key continued to bend after it had be...

This article is dedicated to a little studied problem of the 19th century Old Believers’ prayer houses localization on cultural map St. Petersburg. The theoretical and methodological basis research Pierre Nora’s theory lieux de mémoire, which shows process memory revival in spite history oblivion. An overview most significant loci historical phenomenon Saint-Petersburg was undertaken. There wer...