Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [religions and religious concepts]
5. religious concepts
6. doctrinal concepts

Anotations

Scope note:

In theology, the quality derived through actions that entitles the doer to reward. For example, in Buddhism, merit is gained through virtuous acts leading to rewards in this life or future rebirths; in Christianity, merit from good works may result in spiritual rewards from God in the afterlife.