Religious Beliefs

noun a noun referring to the belief or doctrine that there is no God or gods

• Atheism is the belief that there is no deity or higher power.
• Some people follow atheism and do not believe in any gods.
• I heard she's into atheism, doesn't believe in anything supernatural.
• In a world full of uncertainties, atheism can provide a sense of clarity for some individuals.

noun a belief in the existence of a supreme being, specifically a creator who does not intervene in the universe

• Deism is a philosophical belief that posits the existence of a supreme being who created the universe but does not intervene in its affairs.
• Some people follow deism as a way to reconcile their belief in a higher power with a more rational view of the world.
• I don't really buy into the whole deism thing - I prefer to believe in a more hands-on kind of god.
• In a way, deism is like seeing the universe as a well-designed clock that was wound up by a creator and left to run on its own.

noun a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice

• The artist's work is often associated with the postmodernism movement.
• I don't really understand the concept of socialism.
• She's really into that whole veganism thing.
• His belief in capitalism is unwavering.

noun a doctrine that identifies God with the universe, or regards the universe as a manifestation of God.

• Pantheism is the belief that all of reality is identical with divinity.
• Some people find comfort in pantheism, seeing the divine in everything around them.
• Pantheism is like believing that the universe is God, man.
• In a figurative sense, pantheism can be seen as finding beauty and divinity in the smallest of details.

adjective relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity

• The religious ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and reverence.
• She's very religious and goes to church every Sunday.
• I don't really vibe with the religious stuff, you know what I mean?
• His dedication to his work is almost religious in nature.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically answering the questions of how, when, where, to what extent, or under what conditions

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• Traditionally, this ceremony is performed by the village elders.
• We traditionally have a barbecue on the Fourth of July.
• We always traditionally hit up that diner after a night out.
• Traditionally speaking, he always plays it safe and never takes risks.

noun the act of moving from one place to another, especially to a different country

verb to move from one place to another, especially to a different country

• According to some religious beliefs, the soul may transmigrate to a different body after death.
• I heard that in some cultures, they believe people can transmigrate into animals.
• Do you think our old cat transmigrated into this new kitten?
• The artist's ideas seemed to transmigrate from one painting to the next, evolving and changing along the way.

noun the belief that a god or gods created the universe and then became it

• Pandeism is a philosophical belief that combines elements of pantheism and deism.
• Have you heard of pandeism? It's a pretty interesting concept.
• Some people think pandeism is just a fancy way of saying 'everything is God'.
• The idea of pandeism can be seen as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all things.

noun A member or follower of the Advent Christian Church, a Christian denomination that believes in the imminent second coming of Christ

adjective Relating to the Advent Christian Church or its beliefs

• The Advent Christian denomination was founded in the mid-19th century.
• My friend is a member of the Advent Christian church.
• I heard that the Advent Christians are having a potluck next weekend.
• Embracing the Advent Christian faith has brought new light into her life.