Invented traditions and innovations in religions
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https://doi.org/10.26512/2358-82842024e59136Keywords:
Tradition, Inovation, Religion, Invented Traditions, Religious CriativityAbstract
This paper explores the relationship between tradition and innovation in religions, highlighting how traditions can be invented or reinterpreted to meet contemporary needs. In conclusion, religious beliefs and practices influence and are influenced by other cultural records, contributing to the development of the future by adapting to prevailing historical conditions.
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