Religion
noun
A belief in a god or gods, and the activities that are done in respect of these beliefs.
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are examples of religions.
Often appears as...
- practice a religion
- convert to a religion
noun
Something very important to a person that they believe in strongly and affect the way they live.
For some people, football is a religion.
Often appears as...
- make a religion
- consider as religion
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Colloquial
noun
A belief in a god or gods, and the activities that are done in respect of these beliefs.
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism are examples of religions.
Often appears as...
- practice a religion
- convert to a religion
noun
Something very important to a person that they believe in strongly and affect the way they live.
For some people, football is a religion.
Often appears as...
- make a religion
- consider as religion
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing religion, be respectful of others' beliefs and practices as it can be a sensitive topic.
I find Hinduism fascinating; can you tell me more about it?
Pro Tip 2/3Practice vs. Belief
Religion involves both belief (faith) and activities (rituals); understanding both aspects gives a fuller picture.
In her religion, meditation is a daily practice.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Theistic
While many religions believe in gods, some like Buddhism focus on philosophical teachings without a deity.
Buddhism is a religion centered around personal enlightenment.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing religion, be respectful of others' beliefs and practices as it can be a sensitive topic.
I find Hinduism fascinating; can you tell me more about it?
Pro Tip 2/3Practice vs. Belief
Religion involves both belief (faith) and activities (rituals); understanding both aspects gives a fuller picture.
In her religion, meditation is a daily practice.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Theistic
While many religions believe in gods, some like Buddhism focus on philosophical teachings without a deity.
Buddhism is a religion centered around personal enlightenment.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
When discussing religion, be respectful of others' beliefs and practices as it can be a sensitive topic.
I find Hinduism fascinating; can you tell me more about it?
Pro Tip 2/3Practice vs. Belief
Religion involves both belief (faith) and activities (rituals); understanding both aspects gives a fuller picture.
In her religion, meditation is a daily practice.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Theistic
While many religions believe in gods, some like Buddhism focus on philosophical teachings without a deity.
Buddhism is a religion centered around personal enlightenment.
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as well as positive freedoms, such as the freedom of movement and residence. It encompasses basic civil and political rights, such as freedom of expression, religion, or peaceful assembly, as well as social, economic, and cultural rights, such as the right to education
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Where do superstitions...
where keeping a match lit too long could draw attention from an enemy sniper. Most smokers no longer have to worry about snipers, but the superstition lives on. So why do people cling to these bits of forgotten religions, coincidences, and outdated advice?
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The hidden meanings of...
from both yin and yang. And unlike religions with gods that are personal, the higher power in Taoism is not. Taoists believe that living in harmony with the way, a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow.
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she's always believed in her whole life and some parts of the religion still filtered through and are a part of of me and who i am today but a lot of that kind of got filtered out and i should go back and sort of see if if
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At what moment are you...
For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. Nearly every religion in the world has some interpretation of them, and from our earliest myths
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The five major world...
In all times and places in our history, human beings have wondered, "Where did we come from? What's our place in the world? What happens to us after we die?" Religions are systems of belief
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Re-adapting to Indian...
good morning India has 15 official languages and several world religions
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Why do people join...
First, not all cults are religious. Some are political, therapy-based, focused on self-improvement, or otherwise. And on the flip side, not all new religions are what we're referring to as cults. So what exactly defines our modern understanding of cults, and why do people join them?
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Chimps have feelings and...
we're aware of the fact that corporations are legal persons. In pre-independence India, a court held that a Hindu idol was a legal person, that a mosque was a legal person. In 2000, the Indian Supreme Court held that the holy books of the Sikh religion was a legal person,
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What are the universal...
as well as positive freedoms, such as the freedom of movement and residence. It encompasses basic civil and political rights, such as freedom of expression, religion, or peaceful assembly, as well as social, economic, and cultural rights, such as the right to education
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Where do superstitions...
where keeping a match lit too long could draw attention from an enemy sniper. Most smokers no longer have to worry about snipers, but the superstition lives on. So why do people cling to these bits of forgotten religions, coincidences, and outdated advice?
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The hidden meanings of...
from both yin and yang. And unlike religions with gods that are personal, the higher power in Taoism is not. Taoists believe that living in harmony with the way, a person will not have to fight against the universe's natural flow.
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Growing Up Transgender...
she's always believed in her whole life and some parts of the religion still filtered through and are a part of of me and who i am today but a lot of that kind of got filtered out and i should go back and sort of see if if
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At what moment are you...
For as far back as we can trace our existence, humans have been fascinated with death and resurrection. Nearly every religion in the world has some interpretation of them, and from our earliest myths
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The five major world...
In all times and places in our history, human beings have wondered, "Where did we come from? What's our place in the world? What happens to us after we die?" Religions are systems of belief
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Re-adapting to Indian...
good morning India has 15 official languages and several world religions
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My parents taught me never to judge others based on whom they love, what color their skin is, or their religion.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
When I do good I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
I believe in the fundamental truth of all great religions of the world.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
The moral systems of religion, I think, are super important.
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Will Smith
American Actor
I don't necessarily believe in organized religion.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
I'm religiously opposed to religion.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
All religions have been made by men.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
Religions get lost as people do.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My parents taught me never to judge others based on whom they love, what color their skin is, or their religion.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
When I have a terrible need of - shall I say the word - religion. Then I go out and paint the stars.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
When I do good I feel good, when I do bad I feel bad, and that's my religion.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
I believe in the fundamental truth of all great religions of the world.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
The moral systems of religion, I think, are super important.
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Will Smith
American Actor
I don't necessarily believe in organized religion.
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Victor Hugo
French Author
I'm religiously opposed to religion.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
All religions have been made by men.
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Franz Kafka
Novelist
Religions get lost as people do.
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