A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.
A particular system of such belief, and the rituals and practices proper to it.
Rituals and actions associated with religious beliefs, but considered apart from them.
Any practice to which someone or some group is seriously devoted.
Belief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals pertaining to the belief.
The way of life committed to by monks and nuns.
Engage in religious practice.
To make sacred or symbolic; sanctify.
Indoctrinate into a specific religion.