organized religion

noun

: a belief system that has large numbers of followers and a set of rules that must be followed

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Even in an era in which organized religion is a diminished force, the selection of a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics — about 1.4 million of them in San Diego and Imperial counties — is a moment of immense significance. U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025 Founded in 2013, the Satanic Temple is a reaction to conservative, traditionalist and organized religion. Cole Behrens, The Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2024

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“Organized religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized%20religion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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