syncretic

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Religions: syncretic (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs) 50\%,

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  1. Of or pertaining to syncretism; characterized by syncretism; uniting, or attempting to unite, different systems, as of philosophy or religion. See syncretism. A. Wilder.
  2. A syncretist. Imp. Dict.

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  • Suffice it to say, that M. Comte may be described as a syncretic, who, like the Gnostics of early Church history, attempted to combine the substance of imperfectly comprehended contemporary science with the form of Roman Christianity. —  Collected Essays, Volume V Science and Christian Tradition: Essays
  • Talk) 18: 28, 26 April 2007 (CDT) "Traditional" also sometimes refers to syncretic religions. —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
  • Most of the non-Christians adhere to either traditional religions or syncretic sects.
  • The syncretic sects often merge Christianity with traditional beliefs and rituals.
  • John Frum, a syncretic sect, also is important on Tanna Island.
 

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