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Chapter 6

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What is the difference between universalizing and an ethnic religion?   universalizing religions actively seek converts and ethnic religions do not,  
examples of ethnic religions   Hinduism others are in Asia and Africa  
examples of universalizing religions   Christianity, Islam and Buddhism  
Why is Roman Catholoicism clustered in the American Southwest?   Hispanic immigrants  
In what region of the world are Muslims clustered?   Middle East  
What is the dominant branch of Islam?   Sunni  
In what ways does Buddhism differ from other universalizing religions?   Someone can be a Buddhist and a believer in another Eastern religion at the same time. It does not require exclusive adherence.  
What is the difference between a religious branch, denomination and sect?   a branch is a large and fundamental division within a religion.ie.ProtestantA denomination is a division of a branch.A sect is a small group that has broken away from an established denomination.  
What are the 3 majopr branches of Christianity?   Roman Catholic, Protestand and Eastern Orthodox  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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