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Denomination of Christianity that accepts the authority of the pope in Rome. Believes in the importance of the virgin Mary, the sacraments, tradition, and the papacy.
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≈ 1.3 Billion
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Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Americas, Oceania, Phillipines, etc. |
Catholicism
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Very broad denomination of Christianity that consists of many other churches. Rejects the authority of the pope in Rome, and split from Catholicism in the 16th century.
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≈ 800 Million
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Americas, Europe, Oceania, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Protestantism
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Denomination of Christianity that split from Catholicism in 1054. Rejects the authority of the pope, and is instead governed by patriarchs.
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≈ 300 Million
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Eastern Europe, Caucasia, Egypt, Ethiopia
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Orthodox
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Religion founded by Joseph Smith in the year 1830 A.D. It is often debated whether it is truly a denomination of Christianity, as it rejects the holy trinity, it accepts extra holy books, etc.
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≈ 16 Million
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Utah, North America
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Mormonism
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Religion founded by Charles Russel in the year 1872 A.D. Like the previous religion, it is debated whether it is a denomination as they reject the holy trinity.
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≈ 8 Million
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Americas, Europe, Africa
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Jehovah Witness
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Sect of Islam that began after the death of Muhammad in the year 632 A.D. They believe that the first 4 caliphs were rightful successors of Muhammad.
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≈ 1.6 Billion
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Asia, North Africa, Balkans, Indonesia
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Sunni
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Sect of Islam that began after the death of Muhammad in the year 632 A.D. They believe that Ali was the rightful successor of Muhammad.
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≈ 200 Million
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Iran, Iraq, Middle East
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Shia
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Sect of Islam that began in the year 692 A.D. They believe that the ruler of Islam does not need to be descended from the Quraysh tribe.
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≈ 7 Million
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Oman, North Africa, Zanzibar
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Ibadi
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It is the youngest Dharmic religion and was founded by Guru Nanak in the late 15th century. They worship Waheguru and believe in equality, tolerance, and justice.
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≈ 26 Million
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Punjab, Northern India.
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Sikhism
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It is the first Abrahamic Religion, and believes that the Messiah is yet to come. It began around the year 1800 BCE when Abraham established a covenant with God.
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≈ 14 Million
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Israel, Europe, North America
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Judaism
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Abrahamic Religion started by Baha'u'llah in Iran in the year 1844 and believes in the prophets Krishna, Moses, Zarathustra, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb, and finally Baha'u'llah.
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≈ 8 Million
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Americas, India, Africa, Middle East
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Baha'i
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Neo-Confucian religious movement that started in the 19th century in Korea. They believe in a god called Hanul and venerate Cheon (Sky) as the ultimate principle of good and justice.
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≈1.3 Million
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Korean Peninsula
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Cheondosim
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Ethnic religion of the Oromo people in Ethiopia that believes Waaqa is the creator of the universe and has many manifestations (or spiritis) called Ayyaana.
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≈ 1.1 Million
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Oromo, Ethiopia
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Waaqeffannaa
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Ethnic religion of the Kurdish people. They believe in a fallen angel who was forgiven by God and set to govern the Earth in God's place.
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≈ 1 Million
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Kurds, Middle East
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Yazidism
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Abrahamic religion that split from Isma'ili Islam in the 11th century. Today, it is no longer considered Muslim as they reject the 5 pillars, and they believe in a form of reincarnation.
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≈ 900,000
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The Levant
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Druze
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Religious movement that began in the 1930s by Marcus Garvey. They believe that Haile Selassie, former emperor of Ethiopia, is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
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≈ 800,000
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Jamaica
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Rastafarianism
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Persian religion that began around 500-1000 BCE when Zarathustra received a revelation. They believe that Ahura Mazda is the one true god and that there is a never-ending battle between good and evil.
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≈ 150,000
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Iran, India, North America
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Zoroastrianism
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Also known as Nasoraeanism or Sabianism, it is a Gnostic, Ethnic, and Abrahamic Religion that believes the Messiah was John the Baptist, and believes Jesus was a false messiah. It began in Palestine some time in the first 3 centuries A.D.
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≈70,000
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Middle East, Sweden, Australia
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Mandaeism
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Religion that believes in a sky god as the creator of the universe. It was originally a polytheistic religion, but as it spread further west into Europe and West Asia, it was influenced by Islam and Christianity where it eventually reformed into a monotheistic religion.
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≈ 50,000
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Central Asia
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Tengrism
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Once a major religion that spread from across the Roman Empire to China, it is nearly extinct today. It is a gnostic and dualistic religion that was founded by Mani in the 3rd century A.D. They believe that Mani was the final prophet after Zarathustra, Buddha, and Jesus.
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>1,000 or Extinct
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South China
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Manichaeism
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