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religion/religious belief systems  

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  • The term religion comes from the Latin religare, which means “to bind together or to express concern.” In modern times, religion has become a visible institution that provides an organizational structure for faith in the divine, sacred, or supernatural. In addition, there frequently are moral codes, ritual practices, worship, and celebrations associated with each religion or religious belief system. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Religion/Religious Belief Systems]

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