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'''Minority religion''' is the [[religion]] held by a minority of the population of a country, state, or region. Minority religions may have a [[Social stigma|stigma]], that may, or may not be justified. An example of a stigma is using the term [[cult]] with its extremely negative connotations for certain [[new religious movement]]s. People who belong to a minority religion may be subjected to discrimination and prejudice, especially when the religious differences correlate with [[ethnic]] differences. |
'''Minority religion''' is the [[religion]] held by a minority of the population of a country, state, or region. Minority religions may have a [[Social stigma|stigma]], that may, or may not be justified. An example of a stigma is using the term [[cult]] with its extremely negative connotations for certain [[new religious movement]]s. People who belong to a minority religion may be subjected to discrimination and prejudice, especially when the religious differences correlate with [[ethnic]] differences. |
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A good example of a minor religious group would be the Phalacies. Believed to have been |
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started by John Sampsonite back in the 11th century. The only way people could join is if they |
started by John Sampsonite back in the 11th century. The only way people could join is if they |
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either read the holy book "Caerimonia" (which in english translates into holy) or by being born |
either read the holy book "Caerimonia" (which in english translates into holy) or by being born |
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into it. All existing members are believed to be living on an island in the south pacific but no |
into it. All existing members are believed to be living on an island in the south pacific but no |
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one has actually ever been there apart from Phalacies themselves. The only recorded history |
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events of the Phalacies are the finding of the holy book and the losing of the holy book. They |
events of the Phalacies are the finding of the holy book and the losing of the holy book. They |
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have many ceremonies including the shooting of the wild cat, Phanastasia and many others. |
have many ceremonies including the shooting of the wild cat, Phanastasia and many others. |
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Revision as of 09:56, 3 May 2007
Minority religion is the religion held by a minority of the population of a country, state, or region. Minority religions may have a stigma, that may, or may not be justified. An example of a stigma is using the term cult with its extremely negative connotations for certain new religious movements. People who belong to a minority religion may be subjected to discrimination and prejudice, especially when the religious differences correlate with ethnic differences.
A good example of a minor religious group would be the Phalacies. Believed to have been started by John Sampsonite back in the 11th century. The only way people could join is if they either read the holy book "Caerimonia" (which in english translates into holy) or by being born into it. All existing members are believed to be living on an island in the south pacific but no one has actually ever been there apart from Phalacies themselves. The only recorded history events of the Phalacies are the finding of the holy book and the losing of the holy book. They have many ceremonies including the shooting of the wild cat, Phanastasia and many others. Not many people know about this group or are actually involved with the group as it is a very small religious group and is not mainstream.
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