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
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
Although the Football Association has not kept records of players' religions, the BBC — among other news outlets — has identified Spence as the first Muslim to play for the senior England team.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Some unite entire nations or religions, while others bring together close friends and family.
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Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.
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Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Previously, there were more than 200 religions officially recognized.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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
Although the Football Association has not kept records of players' religions, the BBC — among other news outlets — has identified Spence as the first Muslim to play for the senior England team.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Some unite entire nations or religions, while others bring together close friends and family.
—
Steve S. Medeiros,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.
—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Previously, there were more than 200 religions officially recognized.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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That’s obviously why the book is structured around six cults.
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Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.
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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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Tuesday's protest gathered people of all ages and political persuasions as Milei faces declining approval ratings over slumping economic activity, falling wages and climbing unemployment.
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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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Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
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Lamont Tuesday is expected to announce $5 million allocated by the State Bond Commission for Connecticut’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which includes houses of worship for all faiths.
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“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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