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Sects and Denominations within Religions

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Mormonism (LDS Church)

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Christian restorationist church; Belief in the Book of Mormon as scripture and modern-day revelation via prophets.

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Reform Judaism

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Liberal branch of Judaism; Advocates for adapting Jewish practice to fit with the modern world, emphasis on ethics over ritual law.

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Eastern Orthodoxy

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Christian denomination known for its tradition and liturgical form; Believes in the equality of all Bishops, no concept of papal primacy.

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Seventh-day Adventism

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Christian denomination; Observes Saturday as the Sabbath, emphasizes health reform, and the imminent second coming of Christ.

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Shia Islam

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Second largest branch of Islam; Believes leadership should have stayed within the Prophet's family, with Ali as the first Imam.

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Conservative Judaism

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Centrist branch of Judaism; Advocates a more traditional stance than Reform but also allows for modern scholarship and adaptations.

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Sunni Islam

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Largest branch of Islam; Believes in the elected caliphate and accepts the first three caliphs.

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Catholicism

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Largest Christian denomination; Holds the Pope as spiritual successor to Saint Peter and believes in the authority of the Holy See.

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Theravada Buddhism

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Oldest form of Buddhism; Focuses on the monastic life and the Pali Canon as the word of Buddha.

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Protestantism

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Various Christian denominations that arose from Reformation movements; Sola scriptura principle, rejects papal authority.

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Jehovah's Witnesses

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Christian denomination; Rejection of the Trinity, blood transfusions, and military service; Emphasizes preaching and door-to-door evangelism.

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Vajrayana Buddhism

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Form of Tantric Buddhism; Believes in the use of rituals, symbols, and advanced meditation techniques to attain enlightenment quickly.

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Hasidic Judaism

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Mystical branch of Orthodox Judaism; Emphasizes spirituality and joy in the observance of commandments.

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Mahayana Buddhism

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Largest branch of Buddhism; Believes in the universal opportunity for enlightenment and the assistance of Bodhisattvas.

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Zoroastrianism

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One of the world's oldest monotheistic religions; Believes in the dualism of good and evil and the role of individuals in determining the fate of the soul.

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