This page groups religions by whether they are open to anyone who wishes to join or reserved for a closely defined community. Wikipedia notes that while some religions claim to be universal, "others are intended to be practiced only by a closely defined or localized group." Browsing this way separates missionary faiths that actively seek converts from traditions that restrict who may take part.
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Standing as a Comparative CategoryContested: both halves of the compound are comparative terms supplied from outside. Sikh tradition states its own theology in its own words - Ik Onkar, the one being, without form - rather than by placing itself in a family. 2 Overview
What Defines This GroupingTraditions of Indian origin that keep the framework of karma, rebirth and liberation while holding that there is one God, formless and without rival, and that reject image-worship and the authority of a priestly caste. 2 Learn More
Dharmic traditions of one God
This group holds Dharmic religions of a monotheistic character, Indian-origin traditions that share the karma-and-rebirth framework while affirming a single God. The best-known is Sikhism, which teaches devotion to one formless creator.
The browser will find the tradition or traditions the atlas classes here. The entries describe each within the Dharmic family, noting how it combines the Indian religious inheritance with a strict monotheism.
Closed Practice Status
Sources
1. Divinity Atlas Directory Taxonomy, First Edition Category Tree
2. Sikhism
Divinity Atlas Directory Prose, First Edition Category Descriptions
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