Religion

the study of religions and faiths

She decided to study theology to better understand her faith.

the quality of being linked with theology or the human spirit as opposed to material or physical items

a religious group with beliefs or practices, especially extreme or unusual ones, that separate them from the rest of the people with the religion

a religious leader, especially a Muslim or Christian one

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

The clergy gathered for the annual conference.

a religious leader or teacher in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Sikhism

She traveled to India to seek guidance from a renowned guru.

a place regarded as a source of wise counsel or prophetic predictions, often associated with the ability to communicate with the divine

a religious teacher, scholar, or leader of Judaism

a place of worship and religious study for Jews

The synagogue was beautifully decorated for the High Holidays, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for worshippers.

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a priest or minister who is in charge of a church

The pastor delivered a powerful sermon that resonated with the entire congregation.

someone with beliefs against the doctrines of a particular religion

The church labeled him a heretic for his unconventional views.

someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church

The missionary spent years in remote villages, sharing the teachings of Christianity with the local people.

a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions

She identified as pagan, celebrating the cycles of nature and the changing seasons.

a title or a way of addressing clergymen

a member of an Islamic sect that tries to become united with God through prayer, meditation, and living a simple and strict life

someone who delivers spiritual speeches, often an associate of the clergy

a moral or religious speech, usually given during a church service

a short moral lecture, offering advice on behavior

The priest gave a homily about forgiveness during Sunday service.

a person in some religions and cultures believed to be capable of contacting good and evil spirits and curing people of illnesses, especially in some cultures in northern Asia and North America

a follower of Sikhism

someone who adheres to strict religious principles; someone opposed to sensual pleasures

a religious person who travels to a sacred place for a holy cause

Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage.

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a person who chooses to live in solitude

The hermit lived in a small cabin deep in the woods, far from civilization.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

She studied the Gospel of Matthew in her Bible study group.

any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

Peter, also known as Simon Peter, was one of the apostles of Jesus and is often regarded as the leader among them.

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

Paul's epistle to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology.

someone who believes it is impossible to know whether God exists or not

As an agnostic, she prefers to keep questions of faith open.

someone who does not believe in the existence of God or gods

The atheist preferred scientific explanations over religious beliefs.

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a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

(Christian theology) the deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed to be brought about by faith in Christ

The preacher spoke about finding salvation through repentance and faith.

the act of bringing something into activity after a period of disuse

The old library underwent a resurrection as the community rallied to reopen it after years of disuse.

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

Vandalizing a place of worship is considered a sacrilege by many religious communities.

a mass at which people honor and pray for the soul of a dead person, especially in the Roman Catholic Church

the belief that after someone’s death, their spirit comes back to life in the form of a new body, especially in Buddhism and Hinduism

Many people believe in reincarnation as a cycle of rebirth.

the divine power or spiritual gift of foretelling future events through inspiration or revelation from a sacred source

Biblical figures like Ezekiel demonstrated true prophecy powers by experiencing manipulated altered states revealing God's messages for Israel.