World Religion Basics

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What is a “religion”?

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A set of beliefs and practices about the sacred and spiritual life

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What does “religious identity” mean?

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The way a person feels connected to their religion

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What is “worship”?

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Behavior showing respect and love for a god or something sacred

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What is a “deity”?

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A god or goddess

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monotheistic

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Belief in one god

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polytheistic

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Belief in many gods

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“non-theistic”

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No belief in a god but belief in spiritual ideas

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sacred

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Something holy or special

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Ritual

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Special action(s) done to show respect/love for a deity or something sacred.

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Diverse

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Different or varied