How religions formed or divided?

Religions often formed around shared beliefs, cultural practices, and experiences, with communities seeking to understand the divine and their place in the universe. Over time, differences in interpretation, rituals, and doctrines led to the emergence of distinct sects or denominations. Historical events, such as schisms, political influences, and social changes, further contributed to divisions, as groups sought to establish their identity and beliefs. Additionally, the spread of ideas through trade, conquest, and migration facilitated both the formation of new religions and the fragmentation of existing ones.