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| − | + | '''Syncretism''' is the attempt to reconcile different schools of thought, most notably [[religion]]s. Syncretism takes place when foreign beliefs are introduced into an indigenous belief system, i.e. missionaries. | |
| − | '''Syncretism''' is the attempt to reconcile | + | |
| + | In the modern world, religions such as [[Unitarianism]] could be considered syncretic in that it is a blending of differing belief systems that are constantly evolving. | ||
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Revision as of 01:16, November 10, 2009
Syncretism is the attempt to reconcile different schools of thought, most notably religions. Syncretism takes place when foreign beliefs are introduced into an indigenous belief system, i.e. missionaries.
In the modern world, religions such as Unitarianism could be considered syncretic in that it is a blending of differing belief systems that are constantly evolving.