Religion: English Vocabulary List

strong belief in a particular god or religion

"She has strong faith."

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

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."

the supernatural being that Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship and believe to be the creator of the universe

"They believe in God."

"For many, God represents ultimate love, justice, and divine providence."

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

"Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom."

"The ancient Egyptians worshipped the goddess Isis as a symbol of magic."

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

"People worship at the temple."

"People from many different religions worship their gods in various ways including prayer meditation and attending services."

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

"The ancient temple was a place of worship."

"The ancient temple on the hill attracted thousands of visitors who came to admire its beautiful architecture."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

"The nun dedicated her life to prayer and service."

"The young nun spent her mornings in quiet meditation and peaceful prayer."

a spiritual and holy being with two white wings, believed to be a servant or agent of God

"An angel watched over us."

"The little girl dressed as an angel for the school play and looked adorable."

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

"Faith brings salvation."

"Through unwavering faith in Christ, believers seek spiritual salvation from their sins and their eternal consequences."

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."

a belief that one will get the reward or face the consequences of one's good or bad actions

"Good karma returns."

"Many believe that the good deeds you perform will eventually lead to positive karma and favorable outcomes."