ACT Humanidades - Religião e Crenças

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

Escritura

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

divindade

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

altar

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

providência

a formal ceremony that has religious or cultural significance

rito

a place of worship, used by Muslims

mesquita

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

clero

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

mestre

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

discípulo

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

denominação

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

hino

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

Evangelho

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

peregrinação

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

moto

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

credo

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

espiritualismo

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

racionalismo

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

idealismo

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

determinismo

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

fundamentalismo

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo

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

individualismo

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

consumismo

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

materialismo

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

dualismo

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

igualitário

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

utilitarista

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

pacifista

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

fanático

a person whose political inclination is social and political change

radical

a person who advocates for the complete elimination of something

abolicionista

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

extremista

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

mártir

a prayer asking for blessing and protection

benção

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

ministérios

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

batizar

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

abraçar

to make something sacred through religious rituals

consagrar

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

sagrado

not concerned or connected with religion

secular

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

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