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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The vice president himself also spoke a bit more about why church works for him, agreeing with CBS News Sunday Morning journalist Robert Costa's assessment that JD likes the stability that comes from not just faith, but also organized religion. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

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“Organized religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized%20religion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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