Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 71

Essay

Instructions: Please define the following key terms.
-Francis Joseph

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Definitions:

State Authority

The power or right of a state to govern itself or another entity, including creating laws, enforcing them, and adjudicating disputes.

Religious Sect

A subgroup within a larger religion, often distinguished by specific beliefs, practices, or interpretations of sacred texts.

Devout Members

Individuals who are deeply committed and faithfully adhere to the beliefs, practices, and rituals of a particular religion or ideology.

Established Religion

A religion officially endorsed by a state or government, often with legal and financial support.