41.   Guyard said cults have expanded because of the breakdown of the nuclear family, waning ideologies and falling membership in traditional religions.

42.   He also amended his comment of last week that Russia has only three traditional religions.

43.   He also studied in India with the swami Sai Baba, who advocates nonviolence, patriotism and observance of traditional religions.

44.   It matches the Islamic government in the north against southern Sudanese who are mostly Christian or follow traditional religions.

45.   Loosely based on traditional religion and martial arts, Falun Gong had drawn millions as China experienced rapid economic and social change.

46.   Most Taiwanese practice a mixture of Buddhism and traditional Chinese folk religion, and interest in Tibet has risen sharply in Taiwan in recent years.

47.   Muslims make up the majority in the north and Christians, along with a strong current of traditional Nigerian religions, dominating the south.

48.   Some embrace traditional religions like the Russian Orthodox Church.

49.   Sociologists blame a get-rich-quick mentality which lures people to seek a shortcut to redemption rather than endure the discipline demanded by traditional religions.

50.   The Dalai Lama is widely revered in Taiwan, where most people practice a combination of Buddhism and traditional Chinese religion.