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| the religious belief that spirits inhabit virtually everything in nature and control all aspects of lige and destiny |
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| one of the worlds principle religions; follow the teachings of buddha. buddah was enlightened one who preaches a doctrine of "four noble truths" |
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| one of the principle religions of the world. followers profess faith in the teachings of jesus christ. |
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| an institutionalized organization of people who share common religious beliefs. |
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| found mainly in china. adherants follow the teachings of confucius |
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| extreme forms of sects that call for a totally new and unique lifestyle under the direction of a charasmatic leader. |
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| well established and highly institutionalized churches. |
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| an official state religion that includes all or most membbers of society |
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| the trend for different denominations to join togetherin pursuit of commone interest in a spirit of worldwide christian unity |
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| belief that the bible is the devine word of god and that all statements in it are to be taken word for word. |
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| polytheistic religion, close involvment with society. practiced mainly in pakistan and india |
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| followers adhere to the teachings of the koran and of muhammad |
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| oldest religion in western world and the first to teach monotheism |
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| belief that there will be a dramatic transformation of life on earth and that christ will rule the world for a thousand years of prosperity and happiness |
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| belief that spiritual or devine truths come to us through intuition and meditation |
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| belief in more than one god |
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| religious leaders who owe their authority to the power of their office |
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| anything considered mundane and unspiritual |
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| religious leaders who have authority on the basis of their charismatic qulaities |
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| organized community of believers who hold certian things sacred and follow a set of beliefs , ceremonies, or special behaviors. |
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| objects that are treated with reverence and awe. something that is considered special |
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| religious groups that have broken away from parent churches. |
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| process through which the beliefs of the supernatural and religious institutions lose social influence |
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| belief that certain persons have special charm, skill, or knowledge in influenciing spirits |
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| the worship of plants, animals, and other natural objects as gods and ancestors. |
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