Important Points in this Chapter

IMPORTANT POINTS IN THIS CHAPTER

 There are specific parts we see in all religions that define something besides belief in a higher power.

 Rituals and places for rituals and worship are part of every religion.

 There are numerous symbols that span centuries and have meaning for the different religions.

 Denominations and sects are each aspects of most religions; they often represent an attempt by some followers to get back to what they think the religion is all about.

 Cults have specific features that separate them from sects; most have charismatic leaders and arise out of new thinking rather than extensions of older religious thought.