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Adaptation of the way Church teachings are presented to non-Christian peoples, and to the influence of those peoples on the evolution of these teachings. Also: The process by which individuals learn about a group through experience, observation, and instruction.

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  • This is what happens when "inculturation" is the order of the day.
  • There was plenty of good "inculturation" in Asia before Vatican II.
  • All these controversial parodies have been tragically carried out in the name of "inculturation" and "interreligious dialogue".
  • If anything, the T.L.M. will combat inculturation.
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