Beliefs and Religious Concepts

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What does 'Belief' mean?

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Human belief manifested through rites closely associated with traditional customs and practices to bring about spiritual peace for individuals and the community (Tín ngưỡng).

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What are 'Belief activities'?

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Activities of worshiping ancestors and divine symbols; commemorating and honoring persons with meritorious services to the country and/or communities; and folk rites typifying the values of history, culture and social morality (Hoạt động tín ngưỡng).

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What is a 'Belief festival'?

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A collective belief activity organized according to traditional ceremonies and rites to meet spiritual needs of a community (Lễ hội tín ngưỡng).

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What does 'Belief establishment' refer to?

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A place where communal belief activities are carried out, including communal houses, temples, small temples, lineal ancestor worship houses, etc. (Cơ sở tín ngưỡng).

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What is the definition of 'Religion'?

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Human belief existing with a system of concepts and activities including objects of worship, tenets, canon laws, rites and organizations (Tôn giáo).

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Who is a 'Believer'?

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A person who believes in and follows a religion and is recognized by the religious organization concerned (Tín đồ).

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What is a 'Clergyperson'?

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A believer who has left his/her family life and constantly practices a particular lifestyle according to the tenets, canon laws and regulations of a religious organization (Nhà tu hành).

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What does 'Dignitary' mean in a religious context?

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A believer who is ordained or elected by a religious organization to an order in the organization (Chức sắc).

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What is a 'Religious officer'?

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A person who is appointed or elected by a religious organization or a dependent religious organization to hold a title in such organization (Chức việc).

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What does 'Religious practice' entail?

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The manifestation of religious faith and practice of religious tenets, canon laws and rites (Sinh hoạt tôn giáo).