Key Points
Christian denominations include Eastern Orthodox, Anglicanism, and the many varieties of Protestantism.
The four branches of Judaism include Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist.
The two main branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia.
Denominationalism is the division of one religion into separate groups, sects, schools of thought, or denominations.
In Christianity, non-denominational institutions or churches are those not formally aligned with an established denomination, or that remain otherwise officially autonomous.
Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation.
The term interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative, constructive, and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions and spiritual or humanistic beliefs
Key Terms
interfaith dialogue: The term interfaith dialogue refers to cooperative, constructive, and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions (i.e., “faiths”) or spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional levels. It is distinct from syncretism or alternative religion; this dialogue often promotes understanding between different religions to increase acceptance of others, rather than attempting to synthesize new beliefs.
ecumenism: Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation.
denominationalism: The division of one religion into separate groups, sects, schools of thought, or denominations.
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