Characteristics of a Religion

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Religion: _______________________________________________________________

Number of Adherents: _____________________________________________________

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Principal Beliefs: _________________________________________________________

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Principal Deity or Deities: __________________________________________________

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History: _________________________________________________________________
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Location(s) of Adherents: __________________________________________________

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Principal Symbol(s): ______________________________________________________

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Major Denominations: _____________________________________________________

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