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syncretism

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Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.

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History has shown syncretism to the culture is a chronic ailment of the church. Skye Jethani

A great variety of new religious movements originated in the 20th century, many proposing syncretism of elements of established religions. Source: Internet

Conversely, the rejection of syncretism, usually in the name of " piety " and " orthodoxy ", may help to generate, bolster or authenticate a sense of uncompromised cultural unity in a well-defined minority or majority. Source: Internet

A high degree of cultural syncretism pervades the findings, however. Source: Internet

Cross-cultural syncretism between Christian and Islamic symbols and figures in religious practice was common. Source: Internet

During Sufi presence in Bengal, Muslim–Hindu syncretism was a general trend, and Nabibangsha by Syed Sultan is an example of it. Source: Internet

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