... "living" religion. Into one that is continually developing through the addition of contemporary wisdom. There is not a central figure or institution interpreting a doctrine based on holy text (i.e. Catholic church and the Pope). Additionally, no individual is or has been central to their belief or practices (i.e. Jesus or Mohammed) (pearls.org). ... leads to rebirth), reverence of certain sacred texts and deities (specific texts/deities may vary widely), an obligation to ancestors of offerings and a son to continue the lineage, recognition of their social status within the class and cas...

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