Geesteswetenschappen SAT - Religie en geloofssystemen

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

Heilige Schrift, Bijbel

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

goddelijkheid, god

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

altaar

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

voorzienigheid

a formal or ceremonial act, procedure, or ritual, often associated with religious practices

rite, ritueel

a place of worship, used by Muslims

moskee

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

geestelijkheid, clergy

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

leerling, volgeling

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

monnik

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

denominatie, religieuze tak

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

hymne, religieus lied

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

Evangelie, Boodschap

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

pelgrimage

a prayer asking for blessing and protection

genade

not concerned or connected with religion

seculier, wereldlijk

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

heilig, sacraal

relating to religions or spiritual systems outside the world's main religions

heidens, heidense

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

diensten, ondersteunen

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

dopen, onderdompelen

to make something sacred through religious rituals

wijden, heiligen

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

dogma

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

motto, leus

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

credo, geloofsbelijdenis

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

spiritualisme, spiritualiteit

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

idealisme, idealiteit

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

determinisme

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

fundamentalisme, religieus fundamentalisme

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirisme

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

individualisme, zelfstandigheid

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

consumptisme

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

materialisme

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

dualismus

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

egalitarist

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

utilitarist, utilitaristische filosoof

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

pacifist, anti-oorlogsactivist

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

fanaticus, enthousiast

a person whose political inclination is social and political change

radicaal, revolutionair

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

afschaffingsvoorstander

a person who holds radical views, particularly in politics or religion, and is willing to use extreme measures to achieve their goals

extremist

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

martelaar, slachtoffer

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

ondersteunen, omarmen