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| − | The major elements of religion are deity, belief system, community, myths, rituals, ethics, and sacredness.
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| − | Deity:
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| − | Many religions worship a certain or multiple gods or goddesses.
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| − | Belief system:
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| − | Many beliefs that fit together in a system to make sense of the universe and our place in it.
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| − | Community:
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| − | The belief system is shared, and its ideals are practiced by a group.
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| − | Myths:
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| − | Explain the inexplicable and to justify an existing social system and to account for its rites and customs.
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| − | Rituals:
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| − | Beliefs are explained, taught, and made real through ceremonies.
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| − | Ethics:
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| − | Rules about how to behave; these rules are often thought to have come from a deity or supernatural place, but they might also be seen as guidelines created by the group over time.
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| − | Sacredness:
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| − | Religions see some things as sacred and some not sacred (or profane).
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| − | Philosophy of Life:
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| − | Every religion has their own overall vision of or attitude toward life and the purpose of life.
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| − | Elizabeth McNeely
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| − | ==References==
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| − | "Origins of Culture." ''Ancient Origins''.. Complied by Rosie Beniretto
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| − | Published in Houston, Texas by St. John's School
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| − | Religious Tolerance. http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm
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