Living religions are not static relics of the past but vibrant, evolving systems of belief, practice, and community. Unlike extinct or ancient faiths, living religions actively shape the daily lives, ethics, and worldviews of millions. This essay explores key characteristics of living religions, including adaptability, oral and written traditions, ritual life, and responses to modernity.

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