In order to understand the historical basis for all the world religions, one must first understand the underlying principles of Kemetic Mysticism. Religion, according to the Egyptians can be separated into three parts, the mystical, ritual, and traditional. Some religions today only include two parts, the ritual and the traditional, but not the mystical. Sects such as the Gnostic Christians and Sufi Muslims do meditate, whereas mainstream Christians and Muslims do not. Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism have always practiced all three parts, thus they are considered "higher religions."