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Reformation Vocab
Vocabulary words related to the reformation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Secular | not connected to religion |
| Parchment | a material made from animal skin and used as a writing surface |
| Clergy | people who are religious leaders and who perform religious ceremonies |
| Doctrine | a belief or set of beliefs held by a group of people |
| Congregation | the members of a church gathered for a religious ceremony |
| Heresy | beliefs or opinions that challenge, or go against, the beliefs or opinions of those in power |
| Bequeath | to pass on property to someone in a will |
| Sin | an action that is considered morally wrong or that goes against religious teachings |
| Devout | devoted, especially to a specific religion or point of view |
| Salvation | the act of being saved from sin or danger |
| Persecution | the act of treating someone unfairly or cruelly because of their religious beliefs |
| Theology | the study of religion |
| Sect | a smaller group of people united by common religious beliefs that often contradict the beliefs of a larger group |
| Convert | a person who has changed their beliefs or changed religions |
| Cardinal | a leader in the Catholic Church who is chosen by the pope |
| Order | a religious group with specific beliefs and practices |
| Spiritual | of or related to religious beliefs and feelings |
| Persecute | to treat someone unfairly or cruelly because of their religious beliefs |