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Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om religion, såsom "ateism", "animism", "dop" etc., som behövs för GRE-provet.

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Zen
[Substantiv]

a school of Mahayana Buddhism, originally formed in Japan, emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition rather than reading religious scripts or ritual worship

zen, zenbuddhismen

zen, zenbuddhismen

Ex: She enjoys reading books on Zen and its teachings.Hon tycker om att läsa böcker om **Zen** och dess läror.
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agnosticism
[Substantiv]

uncertainty or lack of commitment regarding the existence of deities or the ability to know and comprehend the nature of ultimate reality

agnosticism, agnosticismen

agnosticism, agnosticismen

Ex: Her agnosticism was rooted in the belief that the question of whether deities exist is beyond human comprehension and should remain an open-ended inquiry .Hennes **agnosticism** var rotad i tron att frågan om gudomligheters existens är bortom mänsklig förståelse och bör förbli en öppen undersökning.
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atheism
[Substantiv]

the belief that rejects the existence of God or a higher power

ateism, icke-tro på en högre makt

ateism, icke-tro på en högre makt

Ex: Atheism often sparks discussions about the nature of existence .**Ateism** väcker ofta diskussioner om tillvarons natur.
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the Trinity
[Substantiv]

(in Christianity) the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Treenighet, Den heliga Treenigheten

Treenighet, Den heliga Treenigheten

Ex: Belief in the Trinity is a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine.Tron på **Treenigheten** är en grundläggande aspekt av den kristna läran.
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theology
[Substantiv]

the study of religions and faiths

teologi, religionsvetenskap

teologi, religionsvetenskap

Ex: He pursued a career in theology to become a religious leader .Han eftersträvade en karriär inom **teologi** för att bli en religiös ledare.
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almighty
[adjektiv]

having the absolute power and ability to do anything

allsmäktig, omnipotent

allsmäktig, omnipotent

Ex: The villagers prayed to the almighty god for protection and guidance .Byborna bad till den **allsmäktige** guden för skydd och vägledning.
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animism
[Substantiv]

the belief in spirits residing within natural elements, objects, and living beings

animism, tron på andar som bor i naturliga element

animism, tron på andar som bor i naturliga element

Ex: In animism, rocks , mountains , and other geographical features are regarded as having spiritual essence .I **animismen** anses stenar, berg och andra geografiska drag ha en andlig essens.
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theism
[Substantiv]

the belief in the existence of one or more gods or deities

teism, tro på en eller flera gudar

teism, tro på en eller flera gudar

Ex: Their theism included worship of multiple gods and goddesses .Deras **teism** inkluderade dyrkan av flera gudar och gudinnor.
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biblical
[adjektiv]

related to or derived from the Bible

biblisk, relaterad till Bibeln

biblisk, relaterad till Bibeln

Ex: The biblical commandments serve as moral guidelines for believers .De **bibliska** budorden fungerar som moraliska riktlinjer för troende.
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baptism
[Substantiv]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

dop, kristnande

dop, kristnande

Ex: The community came together to witness the baptism of new members .Gemenskapen kom samman för att bevittna **dopet** av nya medlemmar.
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bar mitzvah
[Substantiv]

a Jewish ceremony for a boy when he turns 13, marking his transition to being considered an adult in the Jewish community

bar mitsva, bar mitsva-ceremoni

bar mitsva, bar mitsva-ceremoni

Ex: His bar mitzvah ceremony was a grand celebration with family and friends .Hans **bar mitzva**-ceremoni var en stor fest med familj och vänner.
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secularism
[Substantiv]

the doctrine that separates the state from religious associations

sekularism, skiljande av religion och stat

sekularism, skiljande av religion och stat

Ex: The rise of secularism has led to more inclusive laws that respect all beliefs .
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spiritualism
[Substantiv]

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

spiritism, spiritualism

spiritism, spiritualism

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .**Spiritualismen** blev populär under 1800-talet när människor försökte kontakta de döda.
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asceticism
[Substantiv]

a practice that advocates letting go of all the material, mortal, or pleasurable things in order to enrich one's faith and spiritual abilities

asketism, återhållsamhet

asketism, återhållsamhet

Ex: Asceticism was central to his spiritual journey and personal growth.**Askesis** var central för hans andliga resa och personliga tillväxt.
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archbishop
[Substantiv]

a bishop of the highest rank who is responsible for all the churches in a specific large area

ärkebiskop, prelat

ärkebiskop, prelat

Ex: The cathedral hosted a special Mass to celebrate the anniversary of the archbishop's ordination .Katedralen höll en speciell mässa för att fira årsdagen av **ärkebiskopens** vigsel.
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christening
[Substantiv]

a Christian religious ceremony during which a baby is named and admitted to the Christian Church

dop, dopceremoni

dop, dopceremoni

Ex: The godparents played an important role in the christening, promising to support the child in their spiritual journey .Gudföräldrarna spelade en viktig roll vid **dopet** och lovade att stödja barnet på deras andliga resa.
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clergy
[Substantiv]

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

prästerskap, kleresi

prästerskap, kleresi

Ex: The church was filled with clergy from different denominations .Kyrkan var fylld med **präster** från olika trossamfund.
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commemorative
[adjektiv]

acting as something like a statue or structure that is established to remind others of a person or event

minnes-,  minnesmärke

minnes-, minnesmärke

Ex: The artist designed a commemorative to honor the fallen soldiers.Konstnären designade ett **minnesmärke** för att hedra de fallna soldaterna.
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congregation
[Substantiv]

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

församling, samling

församling, samling

Ex: The congregation celebrated Easter together with a joyful service and shared meal .**Församlingen** firade påsk tillsammans med en glädjefull gudstjänst och en delad måltid.
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consecration
[Substantiv]

act or ceremony of declaring something sacred or dedicated to a divine purpose, particularly in Christianity

invigning, helgelse

invigning, helgelse

Ex: The consecration of water in certain religious ceremonies signifies its transformation into a purifying and sacred substance .**Vigningen** av vatten i vissa religiöseremonier betyder dess förvandling till en renande och helig substans.
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crucifix
[Substantiv]

a cross with a image or statue of Jesus on it

krucifix, kors med en bild eller staty av Jesus

krucifix, kors med en bild eller staty av Jesus

Ex: She wore a small crucifix around her neck as a symbol of her faith .Hon bar ett litet **krucifix** runt halsen som en symbol för sin tro.
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deity
[Substantiv]

a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess

gudom, gud

gudom, gud

Ex: The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals .**Gudomlighetens** följare firande sin tro med elaborerade ritualer.
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ecclesiastic
[Substantiv]

a male priest, religious leader, or minister; especially a Christian one

kyrkoman, präst

kyrkoman, präst

Ex: The ecclesiastic was known for his compassionate leadership in the community .Den **kyrklige** var känd för sitt medkännande ledarskap i samhället.
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effigy
[Substantiv]

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

avbildning, staty

avbildning, staty

Ex: In the square , they unveiled an effigy of the city 's founder .På torget avtäckte de en **bildstod** av stadens grundare.
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epistle
[Substantiv]

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

brev, apostoliskt brev

brev, apostoliskt brev

Ex: In his epistle to Titus , Paul gives guidance on church leadership .I sitt **brev** till Titus ger Paulus vägledning om kyrkans ledarskap.
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exorcism
[Substantiv]

the religious or spiritual practice of driving out evil spirits or entities from a person or place

exorcism, befrielse

exorcism, befrielse

Ex: The movie depicted a dramatic exorcism scene that scared audiences .Filmen skildrade en dramatisk **exorcism**-scen som skrämde publiken.
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Gospel
[Substantiv]

any of the four books of the New Testament that is about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

Evangelium, Evangelium enligt Matteus

Evangelium, Evangelium enligt Matteus

Ex: The Gospel of Matthew includes the Sermon on the Mount .**Evangeliet** enligt Matteus innehåller Bergspredikan.
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kosher
[adjektiv]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

koscher, enligt judisk lag

koscher, enligt judisk lag

Ex: They observed kosher guidelines during the holiday by avoiding mixing dairy and meat products in their meals .De följde **kosher**-riktlinjerna under semestern genom att undvika att blanda mejeriprodukter och köttprodukter i sina måltider.
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guru
[Substantiv]

a religious leader or teacher in Buddhism, Hinduism, or Sikhism

guru, andlig lärare

guru, andlig lärare

Ex: He became a follower of the guru after attending a spiritual retreat .Han blev en följare av **gurun** efter att ha deltagit i en andlig retreat.
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halal
[adjektiv]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

halal, enligt islamisk lag

halal, enligt islamisk lag

Ex: They confirmed that all ingredients were halal before cooking.De bekräftade att alla ingredienser var **halal** innan de lagade maten.
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hermit
[Substantiv]

a person who lives a very simple life in solitude as a religious practice

eremit, enskild

eremit, enskild

Ex: The hermitage was a place of refuge for pilgrims seeking guidance and solace from the wise hermit who dwelled within its walls .Eremitaget var en tillflykt för pilgrimer som sökte vägledning och tröst från den vise **eremiten** som bodde inom dess murar.
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heretic
[Substantiv]

someone with beliefs against the doctrines of a particular religion

kättare

kättare

Ex: The heretic faced trial for spreading ideas contrary to the church's doctrine.**Kättaren** ställdes inför rätta för att ha spridit idéer som strider mot kyrkans lära.
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hymn
[Substantiv]

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

hymn, kyrkosång

hymn, kyrkosång

Ex: The choir performed a beautiful hymn during the Easter celebration .Kören framförde en vacker **hymn** under påskfirandet.
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reincarnation
[Substantiv]

the belief that after someone’s death, their spirit comes back to life in the form of a new body, especially in Buddhism and Hinduism

reinkarnation, återfödelse

reinkarnation, återfödelse

Ex: The child claimed to remember details from a previous reincarnation.Barnet hävdade att de kom ihåg detaljer från en tidigare **reinkarnation**.
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judaic
[adjektiv]

related to the Jew and their faith, religion, or culture

judisk, relaterad till judendomen

judisk, relaterad till judendomen

Ex: Her artwork often explores Judaic themes and symbols.Hennes konstverk utforskar ofta **judiska** teman och symboler.
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martyr
[Substantiv]

someone who is killed because of their beliefs

martyr, martyr

martyr, martyr

Ex: The group honored the martyr who sacrificed their life for freedom .Gruppen hedrade **martyrn** som offrade sitt liv för friheten.
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lama
[Substantiv]

a Mongolian or Tibetan Buddhist monk

lama, tibetansk eller mongolisk buddhistmunk

lama, tibetansk eller mongolisk buddhistmunk

Ex: The lama was known for his wisdom and peaceful demeanor .**Laman** var känd för sin visdom och fredliga uppträdande.
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monastic
[adjektiv]

relating to people like monks, nuns, etc. who voluntarily made a public sacred promise to dedicate their life to a special duty

monastisk, religiös

monastisk, religiös

Ex: The documentary focused on the monastic life of monks in the remote mountains .Dokumentären fokuserade på munkarnas **klosterliga** liv i de avlägsna bergen.
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pantheism
[Substantiv]

the belief that God and the universe are one and the same, considering the entire natural world as a divine expression of God

panteism, tron att Gud och universum är ett och samma

panteism, tron att Gud och universum är ett och samma

Ex: Pantheism differs from traditional monotheism in that it does not conceive of a personal deity separate from creation but rather sees divinity as intrinsic to the natural order .**Panteismen** skiljer sig från traditionell monoteism genom att den inte föreställer sig en personlig gud skild från skapelsen utan snarare ser gudomligheten som inneboende i den naturliga ordningen.
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polytheism
[Substantiv]

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

polyteism, tro på flera gudar

polyteism, tro på flera gudar

Ex: Polytheism often involves rituals and ceremonies dedicated to honoring different deities .**Polyteism** innebär ofta ritualer och ceremonier som är ägnade att hedra olika gudar.
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