When a group is considered to form a distinct subgroup within society because its members trace their heritage to a particular country and practice a certain religion, they are thought to be a(n)?

Ethnic group--groups of people who share a common culture including religion, language, and traditions.

In the US, many ethnic groups survive as part of the "melting pot" ideology of US culture. Ethnic groups in the US typically refer to the culture or country of origin as most Americans can trace their ancestry to another place in the world. 

To sum it up you’ll get in a lot of trouble and even some legal action can be taken

1.  go out into nature and commune with the divine2.  experience real solitude to truly perceive nature3.  realize that individuals are meant to learn from nature and transcend it4.  think of nature as a symbol of the divine