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religion
A specific belief system that relates to the worship of one or more deities or to a transcendent reality, and often includes moral rules and rituals.
Das Christentum ist eine der größten Religionen der Welt.
Christianity is one of the largest religions in the world.
religion
A personal belief in a higher power or spiritual principle, independent of an organized religious community.
Für viele Menschen ist ihre private Religion ein wichtiger Teil ihres Lebens.
For many people, their private religion is an important part of their life.
The related adjective is 'religiös' (religious). It describes people, actions, or objects that are connected with a religion.
Sie ist ein sehr religiöser Mensch.
She is a very religious person.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Religion' (religion) are 'eine Religion ausüben' (to practice a religion) or 'einer Religion angehören' (to belong to a religion). The latter requires the dative.
In diesem Land kann jeder seine Religion frei ausüben.
In this country, everyone can practice their religion freely.
The personal, non-organized meaning can often be recognized by possessive pronouns such as 'meine' (my) or 'seine' (his). The general meaning of a belief system is often used in the plural or with names such as 'das Christentum' (Christianity).
Er sagt, die Natur sei seine Religion.
He says nature is his religion.
faith / belief
Religion generally refers to an entire belief system with teachings, rules, and rituals. Glaube focuses more on a person’s personal religious conviction and trust in a higher power. Religion is therefore appropriate for a community, while Glaube usually refers to an inner conviction.
Ihre Religion umfasst gemeinsame Gebete, Feste und moralische Regeln.
Her religion includes communal prayers, festivals, and moral rules.
Ihr Glaube an Gott gibt ihr in schweren Zeiten Hoffnung.
Her faith in God gives her hope in difficult times.
