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Definition: A system of cultural beliefs and practices -- including moral codes, rituals and devotional observances -- concerning the creation, nature and purpose of the universe and the role of a god, gods or other superhuman agencies therein.
Also Known As: faith, creed
Examples:
"Science and religion are two windows that people look through, trying to understand the big universe outside, trying to understand why we are here. The two windows give different views, but both look out at the same universe." -- Freeman Dyson

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