the faith
The Christian religion
The faith refers to a particular religion, especially Christianity, viewed as a unified body of belief and practice: defenders of the faith, she converted to the faith.
The definite article signals this isn't faith in general but the specific tradition a speaker identifies with or refers to.
Sometimes used for other religions when context makes clear which one: He was raised in the faith of his ancestors.
- BuddhismEnlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- prayerAddress to deity
- ChristianityFaith based on Jesus
- HinduismAncient Indian spiritual tradition
- IslamQuranic monotheistic religion
redemption · cross · salvation · Shinto · fasting · Judaism · belief · Sikhism · transcendence · spiritual journey · clergy · Zoroastrianism · doctrine · creed · devotion · true believer · scripture · congregation
the faithdoubt
Lack of firm belief
disbelief · skepticism · unbelief · incredulity · denial
the faithdoubt
Lack of firm belief
uncertainty · ambivalence · indecision · wavering · vacillation
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