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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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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
altar
altar
[noun]

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

Ex: The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service. 
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cross
cross
[noun]

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

Ex: The large wooden cross was prominently displayed at the front of the church. 
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atheism
atheism
[noun]

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

Ex: He openly discussed his atheism with his friends. 
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Buddhism
Buddhism
[noun]

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

Ex: Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths as a fundamental part of its doctrine. 
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Christian
Christian
[noun]

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

Ex: Many Christians celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus. 
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Christianity

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

Ex: Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world, with diverse denominations and beliefs. 
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Hindu
Hindu
[noun]

a person who believes in Hinduism

Ex: As a Hindu, she participated in festivals like Diwali and Holi. 
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Jew
Jew
[noun]

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

Ex: The community of Jews celebrated Passover with a Seder meal. 
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Jewish
Jewish
[Adjective]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Judaism

Ex: The Passover Seder is a Jewish tradition celebrated by families around the world. 
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Muslim
Muslim
[noun]

a person who believes in Islam

Ex: As a Muslim, she observes daily prayers and fasting during Ramadan. 
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pagan
pagan
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The hymn praised the Lord for His guidance and blessings throughout life. 
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Bible
Bible
[noun]

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

Ex: Many people turn to the Bible for comfort and guidance in their lives. 
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Gospel
Gospel
[noun]

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

Ex: She studied the Gospel of Matthew in her Bible study group. 
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heaven
heaven
[noun]

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

Ex: The concept of heaven offers comfort to those grieving the loss of loved ones. 
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hell
hell
[noun]

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

Ex: The scripture teaches that hell is eternal for the wicked. 
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sin
sin
[noun]

any act that goes against the law of God

Ex: Many religious teachings provide guidelines to avoid committing sin. 
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vice
vice
[noun]

any immoral act that is against the law of God

Ex: Many religions teach that vice can lead to negative consequences in life. 
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grace
grace
[noun]

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

Ex: The saint was said to live in grace. 
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pride
pride
[noun]

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

Ex: She realized that her pride was getting in the way of her relationships. 
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greed
greed
[noun]

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

Ex: His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions. 
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lust
lust
[noun]

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

Ex: Pride and lust were listed among the seven deadly sins. 
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envy
envy
[noun]

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

Ex: She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's new car. 
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laziness
laziness
[noun]

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

Ex: Laziness is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian teaching. 
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to confess

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

Ex: The priest listened patiently as she began to confess her struggles. 
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to convert

to change one's religious beliefs to a different one

Ex: After years of soul-searching, Sarah decided to convert to Buddhism. 
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to forgive

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: After much reflection, she decided to forgive her friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to trust
to trust
[Verb]

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

Ex: She regularly trusts her colleagues to complete tasks efficiently. 
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devil
devil
[noun]

the spirit that opposes God and tempts people to do wrong

Ex: In many religions, the devil is considered the embodiment of evil and temptation. 
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prophet
prophet
[noun]

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

Ex: Moses is considered a prophet in multiple religious traditions. 
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minister
minister
[noun]

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

Ex: The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service. 
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service
service
[noun]

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

Ex: She attended a special service for Christmas Eve at her local church. 
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soul
soul
[noun]

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

Ex: Many cultures believe that the soul continues to exist after the death of the body. 
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spiritual
spiritual
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She found solace in spiritual practices like meditation and prayer. 
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grave
grave
[noun]

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

Ex: The family visited the grave to pay their respects on the anniversary of his passing. 
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godchild
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: She felt a special bond with her godchild as they grew up together. 
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devout
devout
[Adjective]

believing firmly in a particular religion

Ex: He leads a devout lifestyle, observing religious rituals with unwavering dedication. 
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godfather
godfather
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt privileged to be named as his nephew's godfather. 
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godmother
godmother
[noun]

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

Ex: She felt honored to be chosen as her niece's godmother. 
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karma
karma
[noun]

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

Ex: She believes in karma, so she always tries to treat others with kindness and respect. 
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