Humanités ACT - Religion et croyances

the sacred writings of the Christian faith, comprising the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, considered authoritative and divinely inspired by Christian

Écriture, Scripture

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

déité

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

autel

the divine guidance, care, and intervention of a higher power

providence

a formal ceremony that has religious or cultural significance

rite, rituel

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mosquée

people who are officially chosen to lead religious services in a church or other religious institution

clergé

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

moine

a follower or student who adheres to the teachings and practices of a particular leader, teacher, or philosophy

disciple

a distinct branch or or subgroup within a larger religious tradition, characterized by specific beliefs, practices, and organizational structures

dénomination, branche religieuse

a religious song intended to praise God, especially sung by Christians in congregation

hymne

the written message or teachings of a religious leader that is accepted by their followers

doctrine

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

pèlerinage

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

dogme

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

devise

a formal statement of beliefs or principles, often religious or philosophical in nature

credo, symbole

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritualisme, spiritualité

the belief or principle that ideas and actions should be based on logic instead of religion or emotion

rationalisme

the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement

idéalisme

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

déterminisme

a strict commitment to the core beliefs and teachings of a religion, often accompanied by a literal interpretation of its sacred texts

fundamentalisme, fondamentalisme religieux

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirisme

the conviction that prioritizes self-reliance and personal independence as virtues

individualisme, autonomisme

the idea or belief that personal well-being and happiness depend on the purchase of material goods

consumérisme

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

matérialisme

the belief that reality consists of two fundamental and opposing components, such as mind and body or good and evil

dualisme

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

égalitaire

someone who supports the theory that actions are morally right if they maximize happiness or pleasure and morally wrong if they cause unhappiness or pain, regardless of other outcomes

utilitariste, philosophe utilitariste

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifiste

a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

zélote, fanatique

a person whose political inclination is social and political change

radical, extrémiste

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

abolitionniste

holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

extrémiste, fanatique

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

martyr, martyre

a prayer asking for blessing and protection

bénédiction

to fulfill a role in religious service or guidance, providing support and leadership within a community

ministérer, servir

to initiate into a religious faith by immersing in or sprinkling with water

baptiser, immerger

to take up, follow, or support a cause, belief, ideology, etc.

épouser, embrasser

to make something sacred through religious rituals

consacrer

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

sacré

not concerned or connected with religion

laïque, séculier

a person believing in a religion that worships many deities, especially one that existed before the major world religions

païen, païenne