Spiritual authority
What Spiritual authority means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The Guru Granth Sahib is the focal point of all Sikh worship and ceremonies, embodying the ultimate spiritual authority in Sikhism.
Guidance by the teachings of the Ten Gurus and the eternal living Guru, the Guru Granth Sahib.
Topics that use Spiritual authority
- Sikhism - 3.1.7.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
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