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    What Do People Mean When they Say They Are Not Religious?

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    Is it necessary to align oneself to a set of creeds or a place of worship to be considered religious? What is inside of people that sees them…

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    WHAT IS THE MEANING OF ‘RITUAL’?

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    Rituals are an important part of our daily lives, but what is a ritual and who is qualified to carry one out? What makes a ritual sacred? Here…

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