faith community
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faith community
A group of people who share the same religious beliefs and practices; a religious community.
In der Stadt gibt es viele verschiedene Glaubensgemeinschaften, die friedlich zusammenleben.
There are many different faith communities in the city that live together peacefully.
This word consists of 'Glaube(n)' (faith/belief) and 'Gemeinschaft' (community). It therefore literally refers to a community connected by a shared faith.
Die Mitglieder der Glaubensgemeinschaft treffen sich jeden Sonntag.
The members of the faith community meet every Sunday.
'Glaubensgemeinschaft' (faith community) is a neutral and respectful term. It is often used in official, journalistic, or academic texts to talk about religious groups.
Das Gesetz garantiert die Freiheit aller Glaubensgemeinschaften.
The law guarantees the freedom of all faith communities.
Common verbs are 'angehören' (to belong to) or 'beitreten' (to join). You can be a 'Mitglied einer Glaubensgemeinschaft' (member of a faith community). The word is often used in the plural to describe religious diversity.
Er gehört seit seiner Kindheit dieser Glaubensgemeinschaft an.
He has belonged to this faith community since childhood.
church
„Kirche“ refers to a Christian community or organization. „Glaubensgemeinschaft“ refers more generally to a group with the same religious beliefs and practices and is not limited to Christianity. „Kirche“ fits a Christian institution, while „Glaubensgemeinschaft“ fits a community across religions.
Die muslimische Glaubensgemeinschaft organisiert ein Treffen für ihre Mitglieder.
The Muslim faith community is organizing a meeting for its members.
Die evangelische Kirche organisiert ein Treffen für ihre Mitglieder.
The Protestant Church is organizing a meeting for its members.
