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Māori Indigenous spirituality (mainstream)
6/40· LowConfidence: Medium
Māori Indigenous spiritual traditions of Aotearoa / New Zealand. Distinctive iwi-based traditions across many tribes.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Māori Indigenous spiritual traditions; mainstream low-control reference.
Founded
Ancient
Members
Difficult to count; ≈900,000 Māori overall
Active in
Oceania
In context
Māori spirituality emerges from iwi (tribal) traditions across Aotearoa. Common features include atua (deity) veneration, whakapapa (genealogy), tapu / noa concepts, and marae-based ceremony. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
Timeline
- AncientContinuous tradition since Polynesian arrival ~1300
Sources
- Various Māori Studies academic work
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.