Inti as central god of the state

What it is: Inti is the god of the Sun and the main deity of the Inca imperial cult.

How the tradition understands it: Its heat guarantees harvests, cosmic order, and dynastic legitimacy of the sovereign.

Textual basis and context: Historical and archaeological sources link the Inca to solar descent and to the temple of the Sun in Cuzco.

Objections and debates: The state centrality of Inti coexisted with many other local Andean cults.

Supportive

Hoahaoism in Vietnam

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Hoahaoism is reform Buddhism of Vietnam.

Reference: Hoahaoism and its history.
Content: Buddhist reform movement founded in 20th century Vietnam by Huynh Phu So; emphasizes simple worship at home and social action; has many faithful in southern Vietnam.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Vietnamese Buddhism, religious reform, and contemporary dynamics.

Pentecostalism in Latin America

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Pentecostalism transformed Latin American religion.

Reference: Pentecostalism in Latin America.
Content: Pentecostalism grew rapidly in Latin America from the 1960s; emphasizes baptism in the Holy Spirit, healing, and prosperity; represents significant portion of Christians in region.
Use in debate: Source to discuss Latin American religion, popular piety, and contemporary transformation.

Theosophy in modern history

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Theosophy marked modern esoteric thought.

Reference: Theosophical Society and its history.
Content: Founded by Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott in 1875; combines Eastern wisdom, Western esotericism, and spiritualism; influenced many subsequent movements; has contemporary presence.
Use in debate: Source to discuss modern esotericism, dialogue between religions, and contemporary spirituality.