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Humanistyka ACT - Religia i Wierzenia

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
Scripture
Scripture
[Rzeczownik]

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

Pismo Święte, Święte Pisma

Pismo Święte, Święte Pisma

Ex: The Bible, as a central scripture in Christianity, is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. 
deity
deity
[Rzeczownik]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

bóstwo, bóg

bóstwo, bóg

Ex: In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered a powerful deity. 
altar
altar
[Rzeczownik]

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

ołtarz, stół komunijny

ołtarz, stół komunijny

Ex: The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service. 
providence
providence
[Rzeczownik]

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

opatrzność, boska opatrzność

opatrzność, boska opatrzność

Ex: The religious community attributed their survival in difficult times to the providence of God, believing in divine protection. 
rite
rite
[Rzeczownik]

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

rytuał, ceremonia

rytuał, ceremonia

Ex: The priestess performed the purification rite to cleanse the temple before the annual festival. 
mosque
mosque
[Rzeczownik]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

meczet, muzułmańskie miejsce kultu

meczet, muzułmańskie miejsce kultu

Ex: The minaret of the mosque towered over the city skyline, calling the faithful to prayer. 
clergy
clergy
[Rzeczownik]

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

duchowieństwo, kler

duchowieństwo, kler

Ex: The clergy gathered for the annual conference. 
monk
monk
[Rzeczownik]

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

mnich, zakonnik

mnich, zakonnik

Ex: The monk spent his days in prayer and contemplation within the monastery walls. 
disciple
disciple
[Rzeczownik]

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

uczeń,  naśladowca

uczeń, naśladowca

Ex: Jesus Christ had many disciples who followed him and spread his teachings. 
denomination
denomination
[Rzeczownik]

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

wyznanie, denominacja

wyznanie, denominacja

Ex: The Catholic Church is the largest denomination within Christianity, with millions of followers worldwide. 
hymn
hymn
[Rzeczownik]

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

hymn, pieśń religijna

hymn, pieśń religijna

Ex: The congregation sang a hymn at the beginning of the service. 
gospel
gospel
[Rzeczownik]

a set of teachings or principles of a religious group considered authoritative or generally accepted within that group

ewangelia, nauka

ewangelia, nauka

Ex: Followers adhere to the gospel of their faith. 
pilgrimage
pilgrimage
[Rzeczownik]

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

pielgrzymka, podróż religijna

pielgrzymka, podróż religijna

Ex: Every year, devout Hindus embark on a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Varanasi to bathe in the holy Ganges River. 
dogma
dogma
[Rzeczownik]

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

dogmat, wiara

dogmat, wiara

Ex: The church's dogma was strictly enforced, leaving no room for dissenting opinions. 
motto
motto
[Rzeczownik]

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

motto, dewiza

motto, dewiza

Ex: The school's motto, "Perseverance and Excellence," inspires students to strive for success. 
credo
credo
[Rzeczownik]

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

credo, wyznanie wiary

credo, wyznanie wiary

Ex: The Nicene Creed is a well-known Christian credo that articulates fundamental beliefs about the nature of God and Christ. 
spiritualism
spiritualism
[Rzeczownik]

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

spirytyzm, spiritualizm

spirytyzm, spiritualizm

Ex: She was fascinated by spiritualism and attended séances regularly. 
rationalism
rationalism
[Rzeczownik]

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

racjonalizm, rozumowość

racjonalizm, rozumowość

idealism
idealism
[Rzeczownik]

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

idealizm

idealizm

Ex: His idealism led him to work for social change in his community. 
determinism
determinism
[Rzeczownik]

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

determinizm, fatalizm

determinizm, fatalizm

fundamentalism
fundamentalism
[Rzeczownik]

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

fundamentalizm, integryzm

fundamentalizm, integryzm

Ex: Religious fundamentalism often advocates for a return to the original teachings and practices of the faith. 
empiricism
empiricism
[Rzeczownik]

(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition

empiryzm, empiryzm

empiryzm, empiryzm

Ex: John Locke is a central figure in philosophical empiricism. 
individualism
individualism
[Rzeczownik]

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

indywidualizm, indywidualizm

indywidualizm, indywidualizm

Ex: Her approach to life was heavily influenced by the principles of individualism, prioritizing her own goals and aspirations. 
consumerism
consumerism
[Rzeczownik]

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

konsumpcjonizm,  materializm

konsumpcjonizm, materializm

Ex: The holiday season is often associated with consumerism, as people are encouraged to buy gifts for friends and family. 
materialism
materialism
[Rzeczownik]

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

materializm, filozofia materialistyczna

materializm, filozofia materialistyczna

dualism
dualism
[Rzeczownik]

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

dualizm, doktryna dualizmu

dualizm, doktryna dualizmu

Ex: Cartesian dualism, proposed by René Descartes, posits a separation between the mind and the body as two distinct substances. 
egalitarian
egalitarian
[Rzeczownik]

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

egalitarysta, zwolennik równości

egalitarysta, zwolennik równości

Ex: As an egalitarian, she fought for equal rights across all social classes. 
utilitarian
utilitarian
[Rzeczownik]

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

utylitarysta

utylitarysta

Ex: John Stuart Mill is known as a prominent utilitarian philosopher who developed the theory of utilitarianism. 
pacifist
pacifist
[Rzeczownik]

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

pacyfista

pacyfista

Ex: As a pacifist, she refused to participate in any form of military action. 
zealot
zealot
[Rzeczownik]

a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense

fanatyk, zelota

fanatyk, zelota

Ex: The environmental zealot chained himself to the pipeline in protest. 
radical
radical
[Rzeczownik]

a person who holds extreme or unconventional ideas or opinions

radykał, ekstremista

radykał, ekstremista

Ex: The radical spoke passionately at the town hall. 
abolitionist
abolitionist
[Rzeczownik]

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

abolicjonista, zwolennik zniesienia

abolicjonista, zwolennik zniesienia

Ex: Many abolitionists risked their lives and faced persecution for their beliefs in the pursuit of justice and equality. 
extremist
extremist
[przymiotnik]

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

ekstremistyczny

ekstremistyczny

Ex: The extremist group was responsible for several terrorist attacks in the region. 
martyr
martyr
[Rzeczownik]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

męczennik, męczennica

męczennik, męczennica

Ex: He is remembered as a martyr for his fight against injustice. 
benediction
benediction
[Rzeczownik]

a prayer asking for divine blessing, protection, or guidance

błogosławieństwo, modlitwa błogosławieństwa

błogosławieństwo, modlitwa błogosławieństwa

Ex: The priest offered a benediction at the end of the ceremony. 
to minister
to minister
[Czasownik]

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

służyć, głosić kazania

służyć, głosić kazania

Ex: After completing seminary, she decided to minister to a local community as a pastor. 
to baptize
to baptize
[Czasownik]

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

chrzcić, zanurzać w wodzie

chrzcić, zanurzać w wodzie

Ex: The pastor will baptize the newborn as a symbol of initiation into the Christian faith. 
to espouse
to espouse
[Czasownik]

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

przyjmować, wspierać

przyjmować, wspierać

to consecrate
to consecrate
[Czasownik]

to make something sacred through religious rituals

poświęcać, konsekrować

poświęcać, konsekrować

Ex: The priest consecrated the church with a special ceremony, dedicating it to divine worship. 
sacred
sacred
[przymiotnik]

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

święty, sakralny

święty, sakralny

Ex: The river is considered sacred in many indigenous cultures. 
secular
secular
[przymiotnik]

not concerned or connected with religion

świecki, sekularny

świecki, sekularny

Ex: The school is secular, meaning it does not promote any specific religious beliefs. 
pagan
pagan
[Rzeczownik]

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

poganin, politeista

poganin, politeista

Ex: She identified as pagan, celebrating the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. 
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