catholicism in central , south america has been integrated number of elements derived indigenous , slave cultures in areas (see caribbean , modern sections); while many african initiated churches demonstrate integration of protestant , traditional african beliefs. catholic church allows symbols , traditions carried on older belief systems, long remade fit christian worldview; syncretism of other religions catholicism, such voudun or santería, condemned roman catholic church. image of our lady of guadalupe , subsequent devotion seen assimilating elements of native mexican culture christianity.
the lutheran church–missouri synod has created controversy disciplining pastors syncretism when participated in multi-faith services in response 9/11 attacks , shootings @ newtown, connecticut, on grounds merely sharing worship setting other faiths in error.
in latter day saint movement, doctrine previous dispensations recorded in lds canon considered official, though accepted ancient teachings can warped, misunderstood, or lost result of apostasy. while not officially recognize doctrine other religions, believed truth in other sources can identified via personal revelation.
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