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Religion A set of beliefs, practices, and traditions that people follow in order to worship or honor a particular deity or spiritual force. ■ "I'm not really into organized religion, but I do have my own personal set of spiritual beliefs that guide me through life."
Baptist A member of the Baptist religion, known for their emphasis on personal salvation and baptism. ■ "I may be a Baptist, but I don't believe in dunking people underwater."
bibles A collection of books containing religious teachings and traditions. ■ "I have a bible full of funny memes about my favorite religion, but I keep it hidden from my grandma because she doesn't approve."
discriminate To treat someone unfairly or differently based on their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. ■ "I can't believe you discriminate against people because of their skin color! That's ridiculous!"
doctrine A set of beliefs or principles held by a group of people, often related to religion. ■ "I may not believe in the same doctrine as you, but that doesn't mean I can't respect your beliefs."
orthodox adhering strictly to the accepted beliefs, customs or practices of a particular religion or group. ■ "He may be an orthodox Jew, but he never misses his weekly yoga class."
Pagan A person who follows a polytheistic or pantheistic religion. ■ She decided to become a pagan after watching too many nature documentaries on Netflix.
parishioner A person who attends a particular parish or religious community, often known for their piety and dedication to the faith. ■ I'm not really sure why she's always so enthusiastic about her religion. She's not even a parishioner yet!
puritan A person who is excessively serious and strict, often in matters of religion. ■ "I can't believe I have to go to a puritan church every Sunday!
Religiously Adverb used to describe someone who is extremely devoted or fanatical about their religion. ■ "She religiously attends church every Sunday and reads the Bible every day."
Righteous A person who is morally and ethically correct, usually by following the teachings of their religion. ■ "I may not always be righteous, but I try to do what's right in the eyes of my conscience."
Tenets The principles or beliefs of a particular religion or philosophy. ■ "I may not have all the tenets of my faith figured out, but I'm pretty sure that loving thy neighbor is the most important one."
Atheists People who do not believe in a god or gods, and therefore have no faith in religion. ■ "I was shocked to discover that my best friend was an atheist. I thought he was just too cool to go to church!
baptism A religious ceremony in which someone is initiated into a new religion by being immersed in water, usually accompanied by prayers and invocation of the deity. ■ "I may not be religious, but I'll take my chances on baptism by fire if it means getting rid of this annoying kid!"
civilizations A group of highly advanced, intelligent beings who live in a specific geographic location and have developed complex systems of government, art, literature, technology, religion, and other aspects of human life. ■ "The ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome are still studied and admired for their contributions to human civilization.
counsel A person or thing that gives advice or guidance, especially in matters of law or religion. ■ My cousin is a great counsel for all things legal. She's been practicing law for 20 years and knows how to navigate the complexities of the legal system with ease.
Discriminated To treat someone unfairly or unjustly because of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, weight, height, education level, income, social status, or any other characteristic that is considered different from the majority. ■ John was discriminated against at work because he's gay. His colleagues made derogatory comments and excluded him from important meetings.
faithless Adjective: 1. Lacking faith or belief in a god, religion, or person. 2. Untrustworthy, unreliable, or unsupportive. Example usage: ■After he found out his girlfriend was cheating on him, John realized he had been a faithless fool for believing her every word.
fanatics A person who is extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a particular cause, religion, or interest. ■ "The football fans were so passionate about their team that they painted their faces with the team's colors and chanted slogans during the game. They even followed the team on social media and posted updates about every play."
heresy A doctrine or principle that is fundamentally at odds with the established and orthodox beliefs of a particular religion or group. ■ "I believe in heresy, and I think the only true way to worship is by dancing around a bonfire while chanting ancient spells."
minorities A group of people who are different from the majority, usually in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. ■ "I'm so proud to be a part of the minority that gets to celebrate our cultural traditions every year!
Missionaries 1. People who go to foreign lands to spread the word of their religion and convert others. ■ "The missionaries spent months studying the local language and customs before attempting to convince the natives that their own beliefs were wrong."
Missionary A person who travels to foreign countries to spread their religion and convert others to it. ■ "I can't believe I have to spend the next six months in the middle of nowhere spreading Christianity to savages. I hope I get a good conversion rate, otherwise I might just have to find another line of work." A person who takes on an ambitious and challenging task with great enthusiasm and determination. ■ "I'm such a missionary when it comes to getting things done. I don't stop until the job is completed and I've achieved my goals."
persecuted To be hounded relentlessly by someone or something, typically because of one's beliefs, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or some other perceived characteristic that makes you stand out from the rest. ■ "I knew I was in trouble when the government started persecuting me for my peaceful protests. They even arrested me and sentenced me to life in prison!"
Preaching The act of loudly declaring one's belief in a particular religion or ideology, often accompanied by gestures and exaggerated expressions. ■ "Brother, have you heard about the new sermon on the mount? It's all about how to turn water into wine and walk on water. And don't even get me started on the part where Jesus says we should love our enemies more than ourselves!"
Theologian A person who is highly knowledgeable about theology, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "I asked the theologian how to determine if a religion is true, and he said 'It's all in the interpretation.' I think he might be a little too literal for my taste."