as in cults
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Jewish religion has followers in many parts of the globe
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Recent Examples of religions
Among other things, the council revolutionized the Catholic Church’s relations with other religions and the laity, and allowed Mass to be celebrated in vernacular languages rather than Latin.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The case prompted the courts to consider that constitutional religious protections extended to all religions, not just Christianity and Judaism.
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Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
For example, an employer cannot hold a company event and only invite Muslims, because people from other religions would be unfairly excluded.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Every trip is an opportunity to discover new artists, cultures, traditions, religions, and perspectives.
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Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
And yet, Mormonism is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.
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Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.
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Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The case prompted the courts to consider that constitutional religious protections extended to all religions, not just Christianity and Judaism.
—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
For example, an employer cannot hold a company event and only invite Muslims, because people from other religions would be unfairly excluded.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2026
Every trip is an opportunity to discover new artists, cultures, traditions, religions, and perspectives.
—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
And yet, Mormonism is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world.
—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.
—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer.
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That’s obviously why the book is structured around six cults.
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Americans of all persuasions routinely join and support groups — typically organized as corporations — to achieve their various goals, including political ones.
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Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions.
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.
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In an unrelated development, an umbrella group of Hasidic Jewish sects in Williamsburg endorsed Reynoso.
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The summer camp movement gradually expanded to include different regions, classes, faiths and genders.
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Modern correctional systems must ensure that participation remains voluntary and that inmates of all faiths—or no faith at all—receive equal treatment.
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“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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