C2 Level Wordlist - Religion

a spiritual observance involving staying awake, praying, or meditating, often held before a holy day or event

a religious manual typically presented in a question-and-answer format for the purpose of teaching

the event when Jesus Christ was revealed to the Magi

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

a place of solitude where a religious person resides, away from the distractions of the outside world

any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

the act of disrespectfully treating a sacred item or place

a monumental building dedicated to gods and goddesses

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

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

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

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

the branch of theology concerned with the study of the end times, final events, and the ultimate destiny of humanity and the world

the return to life of Christ on the third day after his death on the cross, according to the New Testament

the state or quality of being sacred or morally pure

one of the biblical Ten Commandments, guiding ethical conduct in religious traditions

the belief that the universe and living organisms originated through divine acts of creation, often differing from scientific explanations such as evolution

a belief or opinion that contradicts the established doctrines of a religion

the belief in or worship of multiple deities, often associated with nature, and typically not adhering to major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, or Judaism

(in theology) the doctrine that all events, including human salvation or damnation, are determined in advance by God

the female head of an abbey, convent, or other religious houses of nuns

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

a set of beads used for counting prayers, especially in the Catholic tradition

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

the intense devotion to a particular religious or political sect, often leading to prejudice or discrimination against members of other sects

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

a religious and philosophical system that seeks to explore the mysteries of the divine and the nature of reality through a combination of spiritual insight, ancient wisdom, and esoteric teachings