'religion' is a correct word in written English.
It can be used as a noun to refer to a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, typically involving devotional and ritual observances and a moral code of conduct. For example: My family always practiced the same religion throughout my childhood.
Sembène takes this brilliant scenario (based on a true story) and turns it into a chess game of multiple characters, an engrossing drama about African religion and, underneath that, a film about African pride.
But Brazil's relationship with religion and abortion is more nuanced.
Fanatical defenders of religion start out attacking contemporary secular culture; it's no surprise when they end up forsaking any meaningful religious experience.
It is estimated that 70% of prisoners in France are Muslim, though no one really knows – French law forbids defining people by religion or ethnicity.
We should show our own strength and belief in the values of democracy and tolerance, and above all we should demonstrate that the future, however hard the path to it is, does not, and never will, belong to fanatics but will be with those who believe that we should live in peace with each other, whatever our race, nation, colour or religion.
It is not about the absence of religion but the absence of religious power, a freedom from patriarchal straightjackets that might stifle our lives, dreams and aspirations.
The established religion and the state are tightly plaited together.
The courts must have nothing to do with religious belief, and must ensure that whatever is contrary to the law is punishable, no matter what the religion of the offender.
In terms of religion, Christians and Jews were more likely to claim an English-only national identity.
The cross expresses fusion of mighty opposites, and for that reason it has become a powerful symbol in society, in language, culture, religion, and of course too when featured in the form of song.
Most employment discrimination statutes outlaw adverse employment actions – they bar employers from hiring, firing or otherwise disadvantaging workers on the basis of one's race, sex or religion.
