Definition
Voluntary organizations whose members adhere to, profess or entertain the same religious creed, persuasion or tenets and usually meet on a regular basis for the purpose of worship, religious instruction and support for the group's ministry. Religious beliefs usually include a system of ethics, a philosophy of life, dogma regarding the nature and role of one or more deities, and a body of doctrine which governs religious observances and practices.
URL Name
YR
Taxonomy Code
YR
Parent Code
Y
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YR
Use References
Faith Communities, Faith Groups, Religious Communities, Religious Groups
Publication Status
Online