
A set of individuals whose identity as such is distinctive in terms of common religious creed, beliefs, doctrines, practices, or rituals. 18 USC
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1) Typically a subgroup of a larger world religion that is defined by a common religious doctrine, identity and/or value-system. 2) When used by the ARDA, a religious group is an alternative way to describe a religious denomination without the connotations linked to Protestant Christianity or a centralized/established religious organization.
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http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/religiondictionary.asp
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