The world's first Buddhist ruler, Emperor Ashoka, who ruled India from 274-232 BCE, was the first ruler in human history to ban slavery, the death penalty, animal cruelty, and deforestation. He even advocated gender equality in education and religious institutions.
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In Poland, the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster has just been granted permission to register as a religion.
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A 2012 study in eastern Germany was unable to find a single person under the age of 28 who believed in God.
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The National Church of Bey formed a religion called Beyism. They believe Beyonce is a god who walks among us and will transcend back to the spirit-world once her work on Earth is complete.
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Pope Francis was once a nightclub bouncer.
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Unicorns were mentioned in versions of the Bible.
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The Bible has been translated into Klingon.
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