They are found in many countries, and speak the language of that country. The insistence that they are unique, and do not readily melt into the surrounding populace causes them to be disliked as a group, though liked as individuals. It claims that its doctrines are not only right, but that resistance to them can bring punishment, especially when the group of believers is strong enough to enforce its demands on the surrounding society. In others words, force is acceptable and readily used to enforce its beliefs and punish those who disagree. In countries where this religion is a strong minority, the efforts to make this belief the only religion of the place is almost continuous.
Holy wars are common.
Strict obedience by the individual is required. Their are rules for all which include kindness and charity, but whether these are carried out I do not hear. As far as I can tell, no extra empowerment is given for this obedience. These last two religions carry the same banner and name, but are widely different in their methods. The A group wields the authority of God when government can be persuaded to allow it.