Syncretistic Religions Incorporating Elements of Christianity
See also: Afro-American religionThe relation of these movements to other Christian ideas can be remote. They are listed here because they include some elements of Christian practice or beliefs, within religious contexts which may be only loosely characterized as Christian.
- Candomblé
- Vodou
- Pilgrims of Arès
- Rastafari movement
- Santería
- Santo Daime
- Umbanda
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