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The “five pledges” are made during this religion’s ceremonies, whose “major” and “minor” types are distinguished by the presence of a rear altar and the use of a “Drum of Thunder.” A text of this religion’s “New Canonical Codes” establishes its hierarchy of a pope presiding over officials divided into three branches that wear either red, yellow, or blue robes. This religion has 72 bishops and believes that there are 72 (-5[1])planets ordered by their proximity (10[1])to heaven. This religion believes that its various inspirations, like Daoism and Confucianism, will be united during a period called the “Third Amnesty.” (-5[1])This religion venerates three major saints, including Sun Yat-sen (10[1])and Victor Hugo. For 10 points, name this syncretic religion that developed in Vietnam. ■END■ (0[3])

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