Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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Vicar of Christ

Religion; Christianity

Title for the Pope since the 8th century, which replaced the older title "Vicar of St. Peter. " It expresses the Pope's claim to be the appointed representative of Christ on earth ...

John Wycliffe

Religion; Christianity

English philosopher, theologian and reformer (c. 1328-84. ) He is known for his English translation of the Bible and has been called the "Morning Star of the Reformation. ".

Wolsey, Thomas

Religion; Christianity

English cardinal (c. 1472-1530. ) More a statesman than a churchman, Wolsey was active in foreign policy in a bold attempt to make England preeminent in Europe and was involved in ...

Virgin Birth

Religion; Christianity

Belief that Jesus Christ had no human father, but was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is based on Matthew 1 and Luke 1 in the New ...

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Religion; Christianity

Association founded in London in 1844 by George Williams (1821-1905) out of his prayer and Bible-reading meetings. Its goals are to develop young people in mind, body and spirit ...

Ulrich Zwingli

Religion; Christianity

Swiss reformer and humanist (1484-1531. ) He taught a purely symbolic interpretation of the Eucharist (as opposed to both transubstantiation and consubstantiation), accepted state ...