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An apparently universal social phenomenon involving some or all of the following:
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distinct world views, doctrines, beliefs, or traditions, practices, rituals, rules, shared experiences, and other behavioral expectations; sense of the divine, holy, mysterious, sacred, supernatural or ultimate concerns; group identity; distinct social institutions; and promotional and legal claims to be a religion.
Belief in, and systems of, worshipful dedication to a superhuman power or belief in the ultimate nature of existence.

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A definition or brief description of Religion.

Belief in, and systems of, worshipful dedication to a superhuman power or belief in the ultimate nature of existence.

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