religion
宗教,宗教信仰,信仰,教
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- : a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
- : a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
- : the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
- : the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
- : the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
- : something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
- : religions, Archaic. religious rites: painted priests performing religions deep into the night.
- : Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
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Examples
We will reclaim our history, and our country, for citizens of every race, color, religion and creed.
Connecticut, which requires voters to show up at their polling place on election day unless they’re incapable due to illness, physical disability, or their religion, has extended absentee voting to all eligible residents, for example.
Democrats are once again doubling down on religion this year.
A deeply controversial film at the time of its release because of its dark and cynical, even sinister view of organized religion, Hunchback is perhaps Disney’s most intense film.
A study by Naseem and his colleagues at Blue Veins found the reasons behind child marriage to be a complex milieu of culture, religion and poverty.
And yes, our values include tolerance of those who wish to make fun of religion.
In the end, the line between magic and religion may be something of an artificial one.
It is the kind of compassion espoused by every world religion and every revered religious leader.
It needs to be said: bigotry in the name of religion is still bigotry; child abuse wrapped in a Bible verse is still child abuse.
Isha Aran at Jezebel worries that the show “glorif[ies] the way religion can constrain people.”
The supernaturalist alleges that religion was revealed to man by God, and that the form of this revelation is a sacred book.