To be clear, no problem with his definition, and you do understand (at least now) why a religion (so defined) is not capable of avoiding normative statements?
As to the above, did it? Let's look again.
A religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden–beliefs and practices which unite in one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them.
As to the above, did it? Let's look again.
A religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden–beliefs and practices which unite in one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them.
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