Religion

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

使徒

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

彼得，也被称为西门彼得，是耶稣的使徒之一，常被视为他们中的领袖。

驱魔, 解放

The priest performed an exorcism to rid the house of spirits.

牧师进行了驱魔以清除房子里的灵魂。

亵渎, 渎神

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

破坏礼拜场所被许多宗教社区视为亵渎。

泛神论, 认为上帝和宇宙是一体的信仰

Some proponents of pantheism find solace and a sense of awe in contemplating the vastness and complexity of the universe.

一些泛神论的支持者在思考宇宙的广阔和复杂性时找到了慰藉和敬畏感。

多神论, 信仰多位神

Polytheism was a common religious belief in many ancient civilizations, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where various gods and goddesses were worshiped.

多神论是许多古代文明中常见的宗教信仰，如古希腊、罗马和埃及，那里崇拜各种神和女神。

炼狱, 净化状态

In Catholic theology, believers may undergo purification in purgatory to achieve holiness before entering heaven.

在天主教神学中，信徒可能在炼狱中经历净化，以达到进入天堂前的圣洁。

末世论, 对末时的研究

Eschatology in Christianity delves into beliefs about the Second Coming of Christ, the Last Judgment, and the establishment of a new heaven and earth.

基督教中的末世论深入探讨了关于基督再临、最后审判以及新天新地建立的信仰。

复活, 复兴

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

在社区团结一致多年未使用后重新开放后，旧图书馆经历了一次复兴。

神圣, 圣洁

The sanctity of the temple was preserved through rituals and ceremonies that emphasized its holiness.

寺庙的神圣性通过强调其神圣性的仪式和典礼得以保留。

The general issued a commandment to advance at dawn.

创造论, 创造教义

Creationism is a prominent perspective in some religious communities, influencing educational curricula and beliefs about human origins.

创造论是一些宗教社区中的一个突出观点，影响着教育课程和关于人类起源的信仰。

致命罪

Pride is considered a deadly sin, warning against excessive self-importance or arrogance.

骄傲被认为是致命的罪，警告人们不要过度自我重要或傲慢。

末日, 世界末日

Galileo's support for heliocentrism was once considered heresy by the Church.

The sect practiced millenarianism, expecting the imminent reign of Christ.

异教信仰, 多神教

Ancient civilizations practiced paganism, venerating a diverse array of nature gods and goddesses.

古代文明实行异教，崇拜多种多样的自然神和女神。

Calvin's teachings emphasized predestination as a key element of faith.

女修道院院长, 女隐修院院长

We elected Sister Margaret as our new abbess, recognizing her leadership qualities and dedication to the community.

我们选举玛格丽特修女为我们的新女修道院院长，认可她的领导才能和对社区的奉献。

修道院院长, 大修道院院长

Let us gather in the chapel to listen to the abbot's sermon, as his words always bring clarity and inspiration.

让我们聚集在小教堂里听修道院院长的布道，因为他的话总能带来清晰和灵感。

主教, 教区主教

The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony for the new priests in the diocese.

主教主持了教区新牧师的授职仪式。

念珠, 玫瑰经

During prayer, the devout Catholic gently fingers each bead on the rosary, reciting specific prayers in a prescribed order.

在祈祷时，虔诚的天主教徒轻轻拨动念珠上的每一颗珠子，按照规定的顺序诵读特定的祈祷文。

Her providence in budgeting allowed the project to succeed.

宗派主义, 派系主义

Sectarianism has been a persistent challenge in regions marked by religious diversity, leading to tensions and conflicts between different religious communities.

宗派主义一直是宗教多样性显著地区的一个持久挑战，导致不同宗教社区之间的紧张和冲突。

Her agnosticism led her to question all philosophical certainties.

世界末日, 大灾难

Throughout history, various cultures have envisioned an apocalypse, a momentous event signaling the end of an era.

历史上，各种文化都曾设想过末日，一个标志时代结束的重大事件。

神智学

Theosophy proposes a holistic understanding of spirituality, drawing inspiration from various religious and mystical traditions.

神智学提出了一种对灵性的整体理解，从各种宗教和神秘传统中汲取灵感。

The pantheon of Norse gods includes Odin, Thor, and Loki.

犹太教堂, 犹太人的礼拜场所

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

犹太教堂为高节日装饰得很漂亮，为礼拜者营造了温暖而诱人的氛围。

隐士, 隐居者

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

隐士住在森林深处的一间小木屋里，远离文明。

小教堂, 祈祷室

奉献, 神圣化

In certain religious traditions, the consecration of a bishop is a sacred ritual that marks the individual's appointment to a holy office within the church.

在某些宗教传统中，主教的祝圣是一种神圣的仪式，标志着个人被任命为教会内的圣职。