Sentence examples for devotion to religion from inspiring English sources

It lives on in weight-loss programs and self-help books — or, more seriously, in a more open devotion to religion than commonly found in overwhelmingly secular Europe.

Liszt's father died unexpectedly in 1827, less than two years after the opera's premiere, leaving behind a gifted but unfocused son who was now throwing himself into French Romantic culture with a vengeance and already showing signs of a strong, if not entirely consistent, devotion to religion and the pleasures of the flesh.

Notable contributions to the zestier passages are made by Ms. Nielsen, employing her basso profundo to amusing effect as the sour Verbena; Ms. Bryne, who dithers effectively as the confused Maude; and Mr. Wheelan, cartoonishly bright-eyed and fresh-faced as the eager apprentice torn between a love of the theater and a devotion to religion.

Neitzsche warned, when he said that "God is dead," that the decline of the feeling of awe towards, and devotion to, religion would lead to nihilism--a sense of meaninglessness.

She was raised by relatives in a strict Pentecostal home, where her caregivers' devotion to religion often manifested itself through very strict adherence to rules... and frequent beatings when these rules were broken.

The reasons for this persecution are uncertain, but they have been ascribed, among other things, to the influence of Galerius, a fanatic follower of the traditional Roman religion; Diocletian's own devotion to traditional religion and his desire to use Roman religion to restore complete unity in the empire; and the fear of an alienation of rebellious armies from emperor worship.

As the book makes clear, the origins of science mingle with a cultural devotion to superstition, religion, alchemy and astrology.

Will Hopoate's devotion to his religion stretches so far that he won't even watch Canterbury play on Sundays.

The municipality of 40,000 people is known for its fierce devotion to its religion, a bizarre mix of Catholicism and pre-Hispanic beliefs.

This puts a cool dude like me in such a tough spot, torn apart by my love for Western rationality but still much endowed with an Eastern devotion to my religion, It was not easy to decide what my own reaction should be.

Quarterback Emmett Davis said devotion to his religion and the mission is just part of who his friend is.