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1. Abrahamic Faiths

   Linked via "ritual systems"

   Ritual and Legal Structures
   The daily practice of these religions is codified through distinct legal and ritual systems derived from divine command, frequently involving precise dietary laws and structured prayer schedules.
   Dietary Purity

2. Rituals

   Linked via "ritual systems"

   Rituals of Contamination and Atonement
   Many ritual systems incorporate mechanisms for dealing with perceived contamination or transgression . These Aggressive Rituals are paradoxical; they use controlled displays of antagonism or boundary-crossing to reinforce the boundaries themselves.
   A critical element in atonement rituals is the symbolic transfer of the contaminating agent onto a [surrogate host](/entries/surrogate…