a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent

the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

a Christian movement considered to be a medieval descendant of Manichaeism in southern France in the 12th and 13th centuries; characterized by dualism (asserted the coexistence of two mutually opposed principles, one good and one evil); was exterminated for heresy during the Inquisition

a schismatic Christian religion in northern Africa from the 4th to the 7th century; held that only those who led a blameless life belonged in the church or could administer the sacraments

the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell

saved from the bondage of sin

(Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

(Christianity) exemption from error

(Christianity) holding views that disagree with accepted doctrine; especially disagreement with papal infallibility