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religion

[ri-lij-uhn] / rɪˈlɪdʒ ən /


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Others suggest he is an empty shell who will become whatever it takes to gain money and power, as evidenced by his constantly shifting attitudes about race and religion.

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026

Within a year, the traveling father-son duo suddenly became recognizable throughout America to young people with a growing interest in religion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Lula said the saint was "offended" by those who "do not respect" the religion of others, while Bolsonaro asserted his "respect for the faith of millions of Brazilians."

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

“I don’t know how to describe it, but filmmaking became a religion, as opposed to something that I could do. It fused with me.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Facts about history, science, religion, geography, important poets and writers—“the works,” they said.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

The ritual objects themselves demonstrate most clearly how the religions differed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The creature is occupied and controlled by Anida Yoeu Ali, a Cambodian-born artist who lives in Tacoma, Wash. Ali’s numerous performance-based exhibits explore her Cambodian-American identity and Buddhist and Muslim religions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Park explains: "Breathing techniques have accompanied humanity for millennia across various religions and cultures. With this study, we provide scientific proof that it is a reliable and targeted method capable of controlling our decisions."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

It recognises Protestantism and Catholicism as official religions, but practising organisations must register with the government -- something many Christians feel yields an unacceptable amount of control over church affairs and teachings.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Legends, myths, gods and religions appeared for the first time with the Cognitive Revolution.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari


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