RELIGION Synonyms

• a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

• complete confidence in a person or plan etc

• an institution to express belief in a divine power

• loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person

• any cognitive content held as true

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• any system of principles or beliefs

• the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

• followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

• followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader

• a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false

• a system of religious beliefs and rituals

• feelings of ardent love

• commitment to some purpose

• religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

• (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently)

• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

• a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

• piety by virtue of being a godly person

• exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal

• 17th and 18th-century German movement in the Lutheran Church stressing personal piety and devotion

• righteousness by virtue of being pious

• exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal

• piety by virtue of being devout

• the quality of being extremely conscientious

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

• the quality of being holy

• property or income owned by a church

• concern with things of the spirit

• the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods

• a political unit governed by a deity (or by officials thought to be divinely guided)

• the belief in government by divine guidance

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services

• an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

• an institution to express belief in a divine power