creed
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creed
A formal, often public declaration of the central contents of one's religious faith. It summarizes the most important beliefs of a religious community.
Im Gottesdienst sprachen alle gemeinsam das Apostolische Glaubensbekenntnis.
During the church service, everyone recited the Apostles' Creed together.
declaration of belief
In a figurative sense, an emphatic declaration of a firm personal conviction or principle, which does not have to be religious.
Seine Rede war ein klares Glaubensbekenntnis zu den Werten der Demokratie und Freiheit.
His speech was a clear declaration of belief in the values of democracy and freedom.
The word is composed of 'Glauben' (faith/belief; genitive: Glaubens-) and 'Bekenntnis' (declaration/confession). A 'Bekenntnis' is a public declaration, so a 'Glaubensbekenntnis' is literally a 'declaration of faith'.
Das Bekenntnis zu seinen Prinzipien war ihm sehr wichtig.
The declaration of his principles was very important to him.
'Glaubensbekenntnis' is a formal and elevated term. It is used mainly in religious, political, or philosophical texts and speeches.
Der Artikel war ein leidenschaftliches Glaubensbekenntnis zur europäischen Idee.
The article was a passionate declaration of belief in the European idea.
In a religious context, a 'Glaubensbekenntnis' (creed) is often combined with the verbs 'ablegen' (to make, as a formal act) or 'sprechen' (to recite, in a church service).
Bei ihrer Taufe legte sie ein persönliches Glaubensbekenntnis ab.
At her baptism, she made a personal confession of faith.
In the figurative meaning, the preposition 'zu' with the dative often follows in order to name the topic of the conviction. The structure is: ein Glaubensbekenntnis zu + [conviction].
Seine Antrittsrede war ein klares Glaubensbekenntnis zur sozialen Gerechtigkeit.
His inaugural speech was a clear declaration of belief in social justice.
credo
Credo and Glaubensbekenntnis can express a firm personal conviction. A Credo is often a short guiding principle that determines how someone acts. Glaubensbekenntnis emphasizes more strongly that someone explicitly and emphatically declares their conviction. Credo fits a guiding principle, while Glaubensbekenntnis fits an emphatic declaration.
In ihrer öffentlichen Rede formulierte sie ihr Glaubensbekenntnis: Jeder Mensch verdient eine zweite Chance.
In her public speech, she stated her creed: Everyone deserves a second chance.
Ihr Credo lautet: Jeder Mensch verdient eine zweite Chance.
Her credo is: Everyone deserves a second chance.
