Faith & Beliefs · Religion And Festivals English Vocabulary

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

"His belief is strong."

"His deeply held belief in the inherent goodness of people guided his actions."

to have a religious belief or faith

"I believe in God."

"Many people believe in a higher power that guides their lives."

the act of changing from one religion to another

"His conversion shocked them."

"The dramatic conversion experience profoundly changed his outlook on life."

a belief or opinion that is very strong

"She has strong conviction."

"His strong conviction about justice motivated him to fight for the oppressed."

strong belief in a particular god or religion

"She has strong faith."

"Despite facing many hardships, her unwavering faith in divine providence sustained her."

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

"Heaven is a beautiful place."

"Many people believe that heaven is a peaceful place where good souls live forever with God and angels after they leave this world."

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

"Hell is punishment."

"In Christian doctrine, hell is depicted as the eternal place of suffering for those who have sinned."

having a strong belief in a particular faith, etc.

"She is very religious."

"His deeply religious nature guided his ethical choices and public service."

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

"The temple is sacred."

"The sacred temple is a place of worship where believers come to pray and meditate and no shoes are allowed inside the building."

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

"The soul is eternal."

"She spoke from the soul."

an immaterial supernatural being that can appear or be perceived by humans

"Good spirit protected the forest."

"Many cultures believe in spirits that can interact with the living world."

a supernatural or mystical experience in which a person sees or perceives something spiritual

"He had a vision."

"The prophet experienced a divine vision that foretold future events."

religious zeal or fervent willingness to serve God

"Show your devotion."

"Her unwavering devotion to the cause inspired everyone around her."

believing firmly in a particular religion

"He is a devout Muslim."

"The devout Muslim prays five times a day and reads the Quran regularly to strengthen his faith."

members of a religious group who regularly attend services and adhere to its beliefs

"The faithful gathered."

"The faithful community rallied together to support their struggling leader."

associated with or reminiscent of a divine heaven

"It was heavenly music."

"The choir's performance created a truly heavenly atmosphere in the cathedral."

a belief or opinion that contradicts the established doctrines of a religion

"The church punished heresy severely."

"Heresy is a belief or opinion that profoundly contradicts the established orthodox doctrine of a particular religion"

going against the accepted norms, beliefs, or religion

"His ideas were heretical."

"The council condemned his views as heretical, threatening his position."

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

"This is karma."

"According to Buddhist philosophy, one's actions create karma that influences future lives."

a spiritual renewal or awakening that leads to a transformed life

"Spiritual rebirth is a renewal."

"A rebirth of interest in traditional crafts occurred during the Industrial Revolution as a direct counter-movement to impersonal"