religious+ceremonial

  • 1ceremonial — [[t]se̱rɪmo͟ʊniəl[/t]] ceremonials 1) ADJ: ADJ n Something that is ceremonial relates to a ceremony or is used in a ceremony. He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions... Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for… …

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  • 2Ceremonial use of lights — Religious services often make use of a combination of light and darkness. The ceremonial use of lights is found in the practice of many religions. Candles are extremely common and other forms of light, whether fire or other, are also used.… …

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  • 3Ceremonial deism — is a legal term used in the United States for nominally religious statements and practices deemed to be merely ritual and non religious through long customary usage. Proposed examples of ceremonial deism include the reference to God introduced… …

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  • 4Religious music — (also sacred music) is music performed or composed for religious use or through religious influence.A lot of music has been composed to complement religion, and many composers have derived some inspiration from their religions. Many forms of… …

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  • 5Ceremonial — • The book which contains in detail the order of religious ceremony and solemn worship prescribed to be observed in ecclesiastical functions Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ceremonial     Ceremonial …

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  • 6ceremonial — adj Ceremonial, ceremonious, formal, conventional, solemn are comparable when they mean char acterized or marked by attention to the forms, procedures, and details prescribed as right, proper, or requisite. Both ceremonial and ceremonious imply… …

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  • 7Religious discrimination — is valuing or treating a person or group differently because of what they do or do not believe. A concept like that of religious discrimination is necessary to take into account ambiguities of the term religious persecution . The infamous cases… …

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  • 8Religious freedom in Canada — is a constitutionally protected right, allowing believers the freedom to assemble and worship without limitation or interference. Legal frameworkConstitutional rightsThe Fundamental Freedoms section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms… …

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  • 9Ceremonial dance — is a major category or classification of dance forms or dance styles, where the purpose is ceremonial or ritualistic. This compares to other major dance categories based on purpose: Classical Indian dance Competitive dance Erotic dance… …

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  • 10Ceremonial — Cer e*mo ni*al, n. 1. A system of rules and ceremonies, enjoined by law, or established by custom, in religious worship, social intercourse, or the courts of princes; outward form. [1913 Webster] The gorgeous ceremonial of the Burgundian court.… …

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