Agnostic
Agnosticism is the belief that the existence of God or ultimate reality cannot be known or proven, and that such matters may be inherently unknowable
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Christian: Latter Day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian restorationist tradition that teaches that God restored Christ’s original church through modern revelation, emphasising Jesus Christ, continuing prophecy, the Bible and Book of Mormon, and the importance of family, covenant, and service
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Christian: Quaker
Quakerism, or the Religious Society of Friends, is a Christian-rooted tradition that emphasises the Inner Light in every person, silent worship, direct spiritual experience without clergy or ritual, and a longstanding commitment to peace, equality, simplicity, and integrity
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Mahikari
Mahikari is a Japanese new religious movement that teaches spiritual purification through “True Light,” emphasising universal principles, gratitude, humility, and living in harmony with the divine
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Baha'i
Bahá'í faith is a monotheistic religion that emphasizes the unity of all religions, the equality of all people regardless of gender or race, and the progressive revelation of God's truth through different prophets across history.
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Christian: Roman Catholic
Roman Catholicism is a global Christian tradition that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ through the Church, centred on the sacraments, Scripture, and a continuous lineage of leadership traced to Saint Peter and the Pope.
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Hinduism
Hinduism is an ancient, diverse Indian tradition centred on dharma, karma, and the cycle of rebirth, embracing many deities and paths to the divine.
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Sikkism
Sikhism is a monotheistic faith founded by Guru Nanak in 15th‑century Punjab, teaching devotion to one God, equality of all people, honest living, and selfless service as guided by the Guru Granth Sahib
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Buddhism
Buddhism is a spiritual tradition centered on the teachings of Buddha that seeks to end suffering through the pursuit of enlightenment via ethical conduct, meditation, and wisdom.
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Christian: Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh-day Adventism is a Protestant Christian tradition that follows the Bible as its sole authority, emphasising the Saturday Sabbath, the imminent return of Christ, holistic living, and hope in the resurrection.
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Judaism
Judaism is an ancient Abrahamic faith centred on belief in one God and a life shaped by the Torah, its teachings, and enduring Jewish traditions
Christian: Anglican
Anglicanism is a Christian denomination that combines Catholic traditions with Protestant theology, emphasizing the authority of the Bible, apostolic succession, and the importance of reason alongside faith.
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Christian: Uniting Church
The Uniting Church in Australia is a diverse Christian tradition formed from Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational roots, committed to following Jesus, pursuing unity, and living out faith through worship, community service, justice, and compassion.
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Islam
Islam is an Abrahamic faith centred on belief in one God (Allah) and the prophethood of Muhammad, guiding Muslims to live in submission to God through the teachings of the Qur’an and a life of worship, justice, and compassion
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