Quote:what do you mean "perceived" religious affiliation?

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   <div>become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
   "his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth"
   synonyms: discern, recognize, become aware of, see, distinguish, realize, grasp, understand,take in, make out, find, identify, hit on, comprehend, apprehend, appreciate, sense,divine; <span style="color:rgb(26,13,171);">More</span>
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   <div>interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as.
   "if Guy does not <b>perceive</b> himself <b>as</b> disabled, nobody else should"
   synonyms: regard, look on, view, consider, think of, judge, deem, adjudge
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   <div>"she was perceived as too negative"
    
    
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