Religious Organizations
Definition
Religious organizations are groups formed based on shared religious beliefs and practices. They can range from small local congregations to large international bodies.
Analogy
Consider religious organizations like different book clubs where each club focuses on a different genre of books (religions). Within each club (organization), members share similar interests (beliefs) and discuss the same books (religious texts).
Related terms
Denomination: A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church or division within other religions with distinct beliefs and practices.
Sects: Subgroups of religious movements usually characterized by their breakaway from an established religious institution due to differences in belief or practice.
Theocracy: A form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme ruler; it's also when priests rule in God's name.
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