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Sects and Denominations within Religions
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Sunni Islam
Largest branch of Islam; Believes in the elected caliphate and accepts the first three caliphs.
Shia Islam
Second largest branch of Islam; Believes leadership should have stayed within the Prophet's family, with Ali as the first Imam.
Catholicism
Largest Christian denomination; Holds the Pope as spiritual successor to Saint Peter and believes in the authority of the Holy See.
Eastern Orthodoxy
Christian denomination known for its tradition and liturgical form; Believes in the equality of all Bishops, no concept of papal primacy.
Protestantism
Various Christian denominations that arose from Reformation movements; Sola scriptura principle, rejects papal authority.
Jehovah's Witnesses
Christian denomination; Rejection of the Trinity, blood transfusions, and military service; Emphasizes preaching and door-to-door evangelism.
Mormonism (LDS Church)
Christian restorationist church; Belief in the Book of Mormon as scripture and modern-day revelation via prophets.
Seventh-day Adventism
Christian denomination; Observes Saturday as the Sabbath, emphasizes health reform, and the imminent second coming of Christ.
Theravada Buddhism
Oldest form of Buddhism; Focuses on the monastic life and the Pali Canon as the word of Buddha.
Mahayana Buddhism
Largest branch of Buddhism; Believes in the universal opportunity for enlightenment and the assistance of Bodhisattvas.
Vajrayana Buddhism
Form of Tantric Buddhism; Believes in the use of rituals, symbols, and advanced meditation techniques to attain enlightenment quickly.
Hasidic Judaism
Mystical branch of Orthodox Judaism; Emphasizes spirituality and joy in the observance of commandments.
Reform Judaism
Liberal branch of Judaism; Advocates for adapting Jewish practice to fit with the modern world, emphasis on ethics over ritual law.
Conservative Judaism
Centrist branch of Judaism; Advocates a more traditional stance than Reform but also allows for modern scholarship and adaptations.
Zoroastrianism
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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