A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Mohammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah), Paradise and Hell, and a body of law written in the Quran. Followers are called Muslims.
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Syncretism
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a blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into one faith
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Christianity
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A monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior.
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Universalizing Religion
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A religion that appeals to all people and in some cases great effort is undertake in evangelism and missionary work.
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Ethnic Religion
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a religion that is particular to one, culturally distinct, group of people.
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Shari'a Laws
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The system of Islamic law, sometimes called Quranic law. Unlike most western systems of law that are based on legal precedence, sharia is based on varying degrees of interpretation of the Quran.
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Judism
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the religion of the Jews, comprising a belief in and worship of one God only
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Hierarchical religion
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A religion in which a central authority exercises a high degree of control.
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Polytheistic Religion
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belief system in which multiple deities are revered as creators and arbiters of all that exists in the universe
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Hinduism
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A religion and philosophy developed in ancient India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being who takes many forms
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Monotheism
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Belief in one God
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Buddhism
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the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
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Sikhism
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the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam
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Caste System
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the strict social segregation of people—specifically in India's Hindu society—on the basis of ancestry and occupation
