Comparative Religion Terms

noun a person who is deeply devoted to a particular religion or religious beliefs

• The religionist scholar dedicated his life to studying various belief systems.
• The religionist preacher gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
• Some people think religionists are too strict in their beliefs.
• The politician was accused of being a religionist, always sticking to his party's beliefs without question.

noun a belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in one god as creator of the universe, intervening in it and sustaining a personal relation to his creatures

• The study of theism is an important aspect of religious philosophy.
• Some people believe in theism, while others are atheists.
• I don't really buy into all that theism stuff, I prefer to keep an open mind.
• In theism, God is often seen as the ultimate creator and ruler of the universe.