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United States
In the United States there is no general statutory code regarding religion. The important factor in founding a recognized religious denomination is acquiring tax exempt status.
The IRS will recognize a religious group as tax exempt if it meets two general guidelines:
- That the particular religious beliefs are sincerely held.
- That the particular practices and rituals are not illegal or contrary to public policy.
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How many genders are officially recognized in New York City?
New York City officially recognizes over 30 genders.
The religious denomination that responded most favorably to the new immigration was?
Roman-Catholics.
What Bible does the Seventh-day Adventist denomination use for their religious teachings and practices?
The Seventh-day Adventist denomination primarily uses the New King James Version of the Bible for their religious teachings and practices.
Which Bible does the Seventh-day Adventist denomination use for their religious teachings and practices?
The Seventh-day Adventist denomination primarily uses the New King James Version of the Bible for their religious teachings and practices.
Why would a civil partnership not be regarded as a christian marriage?
As an example, a same-sex civil partnership formed in the United Kingdom is legally recognized as a civil marriage in New York state. It could only be recognized as a religious marriage if it were performed by the clergy of a denomination which permits same-sex couples to marry.
What religious groups settled to New England?
Catholics make up the largest single denomination.
Is humanistic judaism a recognized sect of the Jewish religion?
Humanistic Judaism is new as an organized group (it began in 1963), and while other non-orthodox sects refrain from officially condemning it, they generally do not see it as a religious denomination, but more of a social denomination. Due to the high rate of intermarriage, and the lax rules for conversion (in some cases non-existent), most individual Jews of other sects do not recognize humanistic Judaism as valid. Some Jewish sociologists believe that in a few generations, the members of humanistic Judaism won't even identify themselves with mainstrain Judaism.
What new religious group was established in England after the restoration of the monarchy?
A new religious group or denomination was created in England after the restoration of the monarchy. It was called the society of Friends and also the Quakers. Some of their religious ceremonies were intense and members "quaked" thus the term Quakers. This new sect quickly became the object of persecution by the Church of England.
What officially ended the revolutionary war and set the boundaries of the new US?
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War, recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation.
What religious denomination does the guru belong to?
The guru may belong to various religious denominations depending on their background and teachings. Common denominations include Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and new age spiritual movements.
What is the major languages for France?
The 1 official language of France is French.In addition, there are more than 7 officially recognized languages:CatalanAlsatianCorsicanBretonGalloOccitanTahitiansome languages of New Caledonia
What town is known as the ''birthplace of memorial Day ''?
new york
