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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.
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.
conviction / persuasion
'die Überzeugung' and 'das Glaubensbekenntnis' can both have to do with strong personal or religious views. An 'Überzeugung' is the firm inner opinion itself. A 'Glaubensbekenntnis', on the other hand, is a clear, often formal declaration of these beliefs. In religion, it especially refers to a summary of the faith. In a figurative sense, it can also be a very clear public declaration of a principle. The risk of confusion lies in the fact that both talk about faith or firm values. The important point is: 'Überzeugung' is something internal, while 'Glaubensbekenntnis' is the spoken or written declaration.
In der Kirche sprechen die Besucher gemeinsam das Glaubensbekenntnis.
In church, the visitors recite the creed together.
Unsere Überzeugung bleibt gleich, auch wenn andere anderer Meinung sind.
Our conviction remains the same, even if others disagree.