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religious communication theories  

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  • Religious communication theories assume that the meaning and purpose of life derive from a faith tradition grounded in scriptures (holy books), doctrines (collective teachings and beliefs), and communal religious experiences. The Latin word for religious likely derives from religo, meaning to bind or tie together, and the root word for communication is communicatus, meaning symbolic expressions of thoughts and feelings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Communication Theory; Religious Communication Theories]

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