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Yezidis
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Yezidis [ˈjɛzɪdɪz]
pl n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) a religious sect found in the Kurdish areas of Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, whose beliefs combine elements of Zoroastrianism, Islam, Christianity, and other religions; in addition to believing in a Supreme God, the Yezidi worship seven angels, among whom is the devil, who is believed to have repented and been pardoned and reinstated as chief angel
[perhaps from Yazid or Ezid a name for God]
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Aa "Extremist elements among the insurgents have viciously attacked Chaldo-Assyrian, Yazidi and Shabak communities, labeling them crusaders, devil worshipers and infidels," the report said.
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