religious belief

[rɪˈlɪdʒəs bɪˈliːf]
nounfemininepl: religious beliefs / crenças religiosas
crença religiosa
1. a conviction or faith in a religious doctrine, deity, or spiritual practice
Her religious belief in God guided her daily decisions.
Sua crença religiosa em Deus orientava suas decisões diárias.
2. acceptance of a specific set of religious principles or teachings
Different religious beliefs shape different cultures around the world.
Diferentes crenças religiosas moldam diferentes culturas ao redor do mundo.
3. a personal or communal conviction regarding the sacred or divine
The community united around their shared religious beliefs.
A comunidade se uniu em torno de suas crenças religiosas compartilhadas.
In Brazil, religious beliefs are deeply embedded in the culture, with Catholicism, Protestantism, and Afro-Brazilian religions (such as Candomblé and Umbanda) coexisting. The term 'crença religiosa' is respectfully used across diverse religious communities. In the USA, religious belief is constitutionally protected, and the phrase is commonly used in legal and social contexts regarding religious freedom and tolerance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
faithreligious faithspiritual convictiondoctrinedogmaconviction
Antonyms / Antônimos
atheismdisbeliefskepticismagnosticismsecularism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
crença religiosa
standard and most commonly used term
Rio de Janeiro
crença religiosa / fé religiosa
both terms used interchangeably, especially in religious communities
São Paulo
crença religiosa
formal usage in urban and academic contexts
Portugal
crença religiosa / fé religiosa
similar to Brazilian usage; fé religiosa slightly more formal

Related Words

religionspiritualityfaithworshiptheologydoctrinedenomination

Related Idioms & Phrases

matter of religious belief
to have faith / ter fé
belief system
article of faith
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