"A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name and tradition among other activities."
Different groups within a religion that have different beliefs and practices.
Religion and spirituality: The study of different religions and their beliefs.
Sects and denominations: The differences between different branches of a religion.
History of religions: The evolution of different religions over time.
Sacred texts: The holy books of different religions, such as the Bible, Quran, or Talmud.
Belief systems: The ideas and principles that religions are built upon.
Practices and rituals: The ways in which different religions worship and celebrate.
Holy places: The sites that are considered sacred to different religions and their followers.
Spiritual leaders: The people who guide and lead religious communities, such as priests, imams, or rabbis.
Divisions and schisms: The historical developments that have resulted in the creation of different sects and denominations.
Contemporary issues: Current events and hot topics that affect different religions and their followers.
Interfaith relations: The study of relationships between different religions and efforts to promote mutual understanding and respect.
Cultural and social impacts: The influence of religion on different cultures and societies, including politics, law, and morality.
Philosophy and theology: The academic study of religious ideas and concepts.
Mysticism and spirituality: The exploration of mystical and spiritual experiences within different religions.
Ethics and values: The moral principles that guide different religious communities and their followers.
Apologetics and critiques: The defense of religious beliefs against criticisms and objections.
Comparative religion: The study of similarities and differences between different religions.
Sectarianism and extremism: The negative aspects of religious sectarianism and extremism.
Progressive and inclusive movements: The efforts of modern sects and denominations to embrace diversity and inclusivity.
Issues of faith and doubt: The challenges of maintaining faith and overcoming doubt in different religious contexts.
"For example, Eastern Orthodox, Catholic, and the many varieties of Protestantism."
"It is also used to describe the five major branches of Judaism (Karaite Judaism, Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and Reconstructionist)."
"Within Islam, it can refer to the branches or sects (such as Sunni, Shia)."
"...as well as their various subdivisions such as sub-sects, schools of jurisprudence, schools of theology and religious movements."
"The world's largest religious denomination is Sunni Islam."