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    Default Oldest institution in the world?

    Many people say the Catholic Church. Are there any older ones?

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    Mercia sect of the Mercianos

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    Yes, I do believe the Roman See is the world's oldest institution in continuous operation.

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    We're just that damn good .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    We're just that damn good .
    Not in vain everybody wants to destroy it; it is significative that "something" works for over 2000 years

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    Hinduism and Zoroastrianism predate any Christian institution by thousands of years.

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    Quote Originally Posted by White Pony View Post
    Hinduism and Zoroastrianism predate any Christian institution by thousands of years.
    Hinduism and Zoroastrianism aren't institutions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy View Post
    Hinduism and Zoroastrianism aren't institutions.
    How so?

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    How so?
    Institution is an organization, establishment, foundation, society, or the like, devoted to the promotion of a particular cause or program, especially one of a public, educational, or charitable character.
    I also agree Catholic Church is the oldest.

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    And how does Hinduism not fit this definition?

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