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Religious beliefs

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Intro to Sociology

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Religious beliefs are the specific and fundamental ideas that members of a religious group hold to be true, often concerning the nature of the divine, moral codes, and afterlife concepts. These beliefs guide behaviors, practices, and the interpretation of experiences within that religious context.

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