profession of faith
A "profession of faith" is a formal and public declaration of one's religious beliefs, often significant in various religious traditions such as Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
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Definition
B2General Religion
(formal)A public declaration of one's religious beliefs.
Example
- During the ceremony, she made her profession of faith in front of the congregation.
B2Christianity
(formal, specific)A formal declaration of belief, often recited at baptism or when joining a church, usually involving the recitation of a creed.
Example
- He recited the Apostles' Creed as his profession of faith.
B2Interfaith
(formal, inclusive)A personal and public affirmation of one's religious convictions, often marking a commitment to follow a particular tradition.
Example
- Her profession of faith marked her commitment to the spiritual path she had chosen.
Similar
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