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Topic: Beliefs

heliolatry

IPA: /ˈhiːliəˌlætri/

KK: /ˈhiːliəˌlætri/

noun

Definition: The act of worshiping or showing great reverence for the sun.

Example: In ancient cultures, heliolatry was common as people believed the sun was a powerful deity.

hellfire

IPA: /ˈhɛlˌfaɪər/

KK: /hɛlˌfaɪər/

noun

Definition: A type of fire associated with hell, often thought of as a place of punishment for those who have sinned.

Example: In many religious beliefs, hellfire is seen as a consequence for wrongdoing in life.

hellishness

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪʃnəs/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪʃnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being extremely unpleasant or suffering, often associated with hell-like conditions.

Example: The hellishness of the storm left everyone feeling exhausted and frightened.

hellward

IPA: /ˈhɛl.wɚd/

KK: /hɛlˌwɔrd/

adverb

Definition: In the direction of hell; moving or pointing toward a place considered to be hell.

Example: The lost souls wandered hellward, seeking redemption.

henotheism

IPA: /ˈhɛnəˌθiːɪzəm/

KK: /hɛnəˈθizəm/

noun

Definition: The belief in one god while accepting that other gods may exist.

Example: In some cultures, henotheism allows followers to worship a single deity while acknowledging the presence of others.

henotheist

IPA: /ˈhɛnəˌθiɪst/

KK: /hɛnəˈθiːɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who believes in and worships one god without denying the existence of other gods.

Example: As a henotheist, she dedicated her prayers to a single deity while acknowledging the presence of others.

hereafter

IPA: /hɪrˈæf.tər/

KK: /hɪrˈæftər/

adverb

Definition: At a later time or in the future; after this moment.

Example: Many people believe that they will be rewarded for their good deeds hereafter.

noun

Definition: A state of existence that comes after death, often referred to as the afterlife.

Example: Many religions have different beliefs about what happens in the hereafter.

hereditarian

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛrɪən/

KK: /hɪˈrɛdɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the belief that genetic factors are the primary influence on human traits and behaviors.

Example: The hereditarian perspective emphasizes the role of genetics in determining intelligence.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that genetic factors are the main reason for differences among individuals.

Example: The hereditarian argued that intelligence is largely inherited from parents.

heresiarch

IPA: /həˈrɛsiˌɑrk/

KK: /hɛˈrɛsiˌɑrk/

noun

Definition: A person who is the main leader or supporter of a belief that goes against the accepted teachings of a religion.

Example: The heresiarch was known for challenging traditional doctrines and attracting a following.

heresy

IPA: /ˈhɛrəsi/

KK: /ˈhɛrəsi/

noun

Definition: A belief or opinion that goes against the accepted teachings of a religion or a widely held belief, often considered wrong or unacceptable.

Example: The scientist's theory was seen as heresy by the traditionalists in the field.

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