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Sect facts for kids

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A sect is a small religious or political group that separates from a larger group. Sects have many of the same beliefs and practices as the original group, but often have some different doctrines. In contrast, a denomination is a large religious group.

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    A Catalogue of the Severall Sects and Opinions in England and other Nations: With a briefe Rehearsall of their false and dangerous Tenents. Broadsheet. 1647

  • Japanese buddhist monk by Arashiyama

    Japanese buddhist monk from the Sōtō Zen sect

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    Ganesha worshippers

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Secta para niños

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