Shamanism.
Hinduism definitively uses it. Buddhist do not as far as i know.
The french brought out piercings but everyone wears them
The Catholic Church, i.e. Pope Gregory, instituted the Gregorian Calendar. However, it is now the standard calendar that is recognised by nearly everyone, regardless of religion. I.e., today's date in the Gregorian Calendar is 12 July 2012.
Almost every government has been influenced or been based around religion, with the exception of the soviet union when it was in power they promoted Atheism and I believe it was against the law to practice your religion openly. But even then human morals are based upon religion whether your religious or not
A nose piercing can make your nose stand out.
No not at all.
there are 3 different types of nose piercings. a nostril piercing, septum piercing (through the septum of your nose), and bridge piercing (placed on the upper bridge of your nose)
Johnny Christ has 2 piercings. His ears and his nose.
No that is defiantly not emo! ;)
yes they do, well to me they do (: <3
There are six types of nose piercings available. The most basic is the nostril (also called the "ala") piercing, but there is also the septum (also called the "bull nose"), bridge, nasallang, high nostril and vertical nose tip (also called a "rhino") piercings.
India
Because in India its traditional for the ladies to have nose piercings
No they look just fine.
Nose
Healing time for nose piercings is approximately 4-6 weeks.