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A religion is a shared belief. New religions form from old religions when a group becomes dissatisfied with changes, or with liturgical interpretations, or with the leadership of the religion. Notable instances of this are the Puritans, or the modern-day Anglicans who split from the Episcopal Church. Occasionally a powerful leader or prophet will influence the path of a religion, either changing it or causing a schism that leaves one older path and one newer path (as in Christianity, Buddhism, and Sikhism). In ancient times, revelations and concepts of enlightenment were only slowly spread, but there were also fewer competing faiths. Once the practices of a religion were codified or written down, any changes to them could cause controversy.
Religions seem to spontaneously develop within societies when a belief or faith becomes communicated. Some people will adopt the religion because it matches or reinforces their existing faith. Some will change from faith to faith seeking one that they can espouse.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoWhat we now call "religion" started when people began to be aware of a force in the universe more powerful than they. There is no date for this, it began before humans began counting time.
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the main religious traditions of China are Buddhism and Christianity.
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Traditions. Take that.
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the Inca traditions were most of the time religious traditions they would wear feathery costumes for only this occasion.
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The Quakers.
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culture of AUSTRAALIA
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archetectural studies and religious studies
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Yes
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though there are thousands of traditions out there, i suspect in the usa there are about 200 tradtions state wide.
