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Friday, April 16, 2021

Amun Amen?

AFP FACT CHECK: ‘Amen’ is of Hebrew, not Egyptian, origin (Natalie Wade).
Facebook posts claim the word “amen” is derived from the ancient Egyptian god Amun Ra. This is false; experts say the common ending to prayers has Hebrew origins -- not Egyptian.
Yes. Silly Facebook.

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