What does animism mean in religion?
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What does animism mean in religion?
Defining Religion
A religion is any belief system or theological doctrine that emphasizes or requires reverence for a supernatural entity (or entities). Generally, religions provide for a creation myth (etiology) and outline expected behavior for its followers.
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View this answerAnimism, a significant feature in both ancient and contemporary religions, is the belief that the various elements of the natural environment (such as...
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Animism & Shamanism: Definitions, Worldviews & Ideologies
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Chapter 2 / Lesson 9Learn the definition of animism. Discover animistic beliefs, the animistic religion, and see examples of animistic religions and their animism practices.
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