B2 Level Wordlist - Religion

Here you will learn some English words about religion, such as "atheism", "Christian", "Jew", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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altar [noun]

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

Ex: The floral arrangements adorned the altar , adding beauty to the church ceremony .

cross [noun]

a representation of the structure on which Jesus Christ was executed, used as a symbol of Christianity

Ex: The church had a large cross hanging above the altar .

atheism [noun]

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

Ex: She wrote an essay exploring the reasons behind her atheism .

Buddhism [noun]

an Indian religion based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, whose followers worship in temples

Ex: The principles of Buddhism emphasize compassion and mindfulness in everyday life .

Christian [noun]

a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus or has been baptized

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Christianity [noun]

the Abrahamic religion based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, the followers of which regard the Bible as sacred

Ex: The Bible is the sacred text of Christianity , containing the Old and New Testaments .

Hindu [noun]

a person who believes in Hinduism

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Jew [noun]

a person who believes in Judaism and belongs to the Jewish community

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Jewish [adjective]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

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Muslim [noun]

a person who believes in Islam

Ex: He identified as a Muslim and embraced the principles of peace and charity .

pagan [noun]

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

Ex: The pagan celebrated the solstice with a ceremony honoring the sun .

the Lord [noun]

God, particularly in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions, signifying authority and divine power

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Bible [noun]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

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Gospel [noun]

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

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heaven [noun]

the realm of God and angels where the believers are promised to reside

Ex: His actions were guided by the hope of reaching heaven after his life .

hell [noun]

(in Christianity) the dwelling place of Satan and his forces, where sinners suffer eternal punishment

Ex: Different cultures have unique interpretations of what hell represents .

sin [noun]

any act that goes against the law of God

Ex: The story emphasized the importance of recognizing and repenting for one 's sins .

vice [noun]

any immoral act that is against the law of God

Ex: He struggled with various vices that affected his relationships and well-being .

grace [noun]

(in Christian theology) a state of being under divine influence

Ex: His actions were often guided by a sense of grace and compassion for others .

pride [noun]

the quality of having excessive self-esteem that is considered a sin in religious beliefs

Ex: His pride prevented him from asking for help when he needed it .

greed [noun]

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

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lust [noun]

(in theology) excessive or self-indulgent sexual desire, considered a deadly sin

Ex: The story depicted the consequences of acting on lust without considering emotions .

envy [noun]

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

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laziness [noun]

(in theology) indifference or inactivity in moral or virtuous practice, considered a deadly sin

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to confess [verb]

to admit one's faults and sins in front of a priest

Ex: He decided to confess his mistakes during the sacrament of reconciliation .

to convert [verb]

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

Ex: Growing up in a secular household , Maria felt a calling to spirituality and ultimately chose to convert to Christianity .

to forgive [verb]

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

Ex: Forgiving oneself is an essential step in overcoming personal mistakes and moving forward .

to trust [verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: Yesterday , he trusted his friend to handle an important project .

devil [noun]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

Ex: The story depicted a hero who made a pact with the devil to gain power .

prophet [noun]

someone believed to speak by divine inspiration or interpret the will of God

Ex: People often sought guidance from the prophet during difficult times .

minister [noun]

a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance

Ex: The minister visited the hospital to offer prayers and comfort to the sick .

service [noun]

a religious ceremony of worship following a particular form, especially one held in a church

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soul [noun]

the spiritual part of a person that is believed to be the essence of life in them

Ex: The artist poured her heart and soul into every painting she created .

spiritual [adjective]

relating to sacred matters such as religion, church, etc.

Ex: He sought spiritual enlightenment through study and contemplation .

grave [noun]

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

Ex: He felt a sense of peace while sitting near his grandmother 's grave .

godchild [noun]

(Christianity) a child to whom at a baptism ceremony a godparent promises to help take care of and teach them about the religion

Ex: He gave a thoughtful gift to his godchild on their birthday .

devout [adjective]

believing firmly in a particular religion

Ex: The family attends church services regularly , demonstrating their devout faith in Christianity .

godfather [noun]

(Christianity) a man who promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion at a baptism ceremony

Ex: His role as a godfather included mentoring and providing support throughout life .

godmother [noun]

(Christianity) a woman who, during a baptism ceremony, promises to take care of a child and teach them about the religion

Ex: During the baptism , the godmother vowed to support the child 's spiritual growth .

karma [noun]

a belief that one will get the reward or face the consequences of one's good or bad actions

Ex: He faced challenges in life but believed it was due to his past karma .

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