Religion

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.

to go across or to the other side of something

Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work.

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

He openly discussed his atheism with his friends.

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths as a fundamental part of its doctrine.

following the teachings or embodying the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ

Her actions demonstrated a Christian compassion towards those in need.

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world, with diverse denominations and beliefs.

a person who believes in Hinduism

As a Hindu, she participated in festivals like Diwali and Holi.

a person who believes in Judaism and belongs to the Jewish community

The community of Jews celebrated Passover with a Seder meal.

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

The Passover Seder is a Jewish tradition celebrated by families around the world.

a person who believes in Islam

As a Muslim, she observes daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan.

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.

God, particularly in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, signifying authority and divine power

The hymn praised the Lord for His guidance and blessings throughout life.

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Many people turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance in their lives.

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.

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

The concept of heaven offers comfort to those grieving the loss of loved ones.

(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment

The concept of hell serves as a warning for individuals to lead a virtuous life.

a state of separation from divine will

The community taught children about sin and virtue.

a general moral weakness or flaw in character

a disposition toward kindness, compassion, or goodwill

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin

She felt a sudden rush of lust when she saw him across the room.

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

She envies her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.

(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin

His laziness prevented him from completing his assignments on time.

to admit, especially to the police or legal authorities, that one has committed a crime or has done something wrong

The suspect decided to confess to the crime during the police interrogation.

to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something

She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding.

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

She regularly trusts her colleagues to complete tasks efficiently.

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

In many religions, the devil is considered the embodiment of evil and temptation.

someone believed to speak by divine inspiration or interpret the will of God

Many religions recognize figures as prophets who conveyed spiritual truths.

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service.

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers.

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

Many cultures believe that the soul continues to exist after the death of the body.

relating to or connected with the soul or spirit

Meditation is a spiritual practice that helps cultivate inner peace and mindfulness.

serious and solemn in manner or character

Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent.

(Christianity) a child to whom at a baptism ceremony a godparent promises to help take care of and teach them about the religion

She felt a special bond with her godchild as they grew up together.

believing firmly in a particular religion

He leads a devout lifestyle, observing religious rituals with unwavering dedication.

(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony

He felt privileged to be named as his nephew's godfather.

(Christianity) a woman who, during a baptism ceremony, promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion

She felt honored to be chosen as her niece's godmother.

(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the principle that a person's actions generate consequences affecting their future rebirths or incarnations