Religion — Re*li gion (r[ e]*l[i^]j [u^]n), n. [F., from L. religio; cf. religens pious, revering the gods, Gr. ale gein to heed, have a care. Cf. {Neglect}.] 1. The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Religion — This article is about a general set of beliefs about life, purpose, etc.. For other uses, see Religion (disambiguation). Religious redirects here. For a member of a Catholic religious order, see Religious (Catholicism) … Wikipedia
Religion — Christentum, Judentum, Hinduismus, Islam, Buddhismus, Shinto, Sikhismus, Bahai, Jainismus Als Religion (lat: religio, wörtlich: ‚die Rückbindung‘. Auch zurückgeführt auf religere, ‚immer wieder lesen‘, oder religare … Deutsch Wikipedia
RELIGION — s. f. Le culte qu on rend à la Divinité. La religion juive. La religion chrétienne. La religion naturelle. La religion révélée. La vraie, la fausse religion. La religion de Mahomet. Être de telle ou telle religion. Professer, pratiquer une… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
RELIGION — n. f. Culte qu’on rend à la divinité. La religion juive. Le religion chrétienne. La religion naturelle. La religion révélée. La vraie religion. Une fausse religion. La religion de Mahomet. être de telle ou telle religion. Professer, pratiquer une … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
religion — Ghost dance Ghost dance A religious dance of the North American Indians, participated in by both sexes, and looked upon as a rite of invocation the purpose of which is, through trance and vision, to bring the dancer into communion with the unseen … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
religion — noun Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo French religiun, Latin religion , religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back more at rely Date: 13th century 1. a. the state of a … New Collegiate Dictionary
Religion in the United States — has a history of diversity, due in large part to the nation s multicultural demographic makeup. Among developed nations, the US is one of the most religious in terms of its demographics. According to a 2002 study by the Pew Global Attitudes… … Wikipedia
Religion and mythology — differ, but have overlapping aspects. Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community, making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred. Generally, mythology is considered one component or aspect… … Wikipedia
Religion in Indonesia — Religion plays a major role in life in Indonesia. It is stated in the first principle of the state ideology, Pancasila: belief in the one and only God . A number of different religions are practiced in Indonesia and their collective influence on… … Wikipedia
Religion of humanity — Religion Re*li gion (r[ e]*l[i^]j [u^]n), n. [F., from L. religio; cf. religens pious, revering the gods, Gr. ale gein to heed, have a care. Cf. {Neglect}.] 1. The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
