as in clergies
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a long history of conflict between that nation's spiritualty and its temporal leaders
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churches
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Assemblies of God pastors call for change after churches fail to oust accused abusers.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
7 May 2026 -
Jarvis worked hard to create Mother’s Day, writing letters to churches, politicians, and city leaders, and eventually, a resolution was passed in Congress, dedicating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Spiritualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiritualties. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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