faiths

plural of faith
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as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the city of Jerusalem is sacred to three faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

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Recent Examples of faiths The region is popular for tourism, trekking, and religious pilgrimage to temples and sacred sites revered across multiple faiths – all of which draw large numbers of visitors during summer and early fall. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Cascia Hall Preparatory School is a Catholic, Augustinian school for students of all faiths between sixth and 12th grade. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 Organizers said the gathering was intended to bring together people of different faiths and backgrounds while reaffirming the values of inclusion and respect. Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Hamilton said his sermons are in line with beliefs held by the Catholic Church, mainline Christian faiths and some evangelical houses of worship. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 My time in the ministry was filled with hundreds of friendships of men and women of all faiths who were faith-filled and honorable. Chick Pritchard, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 The historical look back shows that religious identities are rarely pure and that India’s sacredness has rested in religious imaginations of multiple faiths. Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Over the years, Roche gathered women of different ages, faiths and backgrounds under one roof. Windsor Johnston, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 Adherents of various faiths were permitted to worship openly and often received official patronage, allowing religious communities to establish connections across Eurasia. Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Holy mountain draws devotees Srivastav had been on a pilgrimage alongside 10 others to the same Himalayan mountain, Mount Kailash, which is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and indigenous Tibetan religions.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some had saved for months or years to make the trip to Nepal, hoping to follow a route through the border into China, and ultimately to Mount Kailash in Tibet, which is sacred in multiple religions.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • When locals accuse them of possible child abuse and their kids are taken away, the parents have to defend their beliefs and actions in court.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Kentucky native said Parton lived out her beliefs through compassion and generosity, even though some were critical of her glamorous image.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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  • Educational pamphlets on criminal cults, which includes research done by Rose, are also available to guests.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Whether they’re built around apocalyptic beliefs, aliens, religion, or even romance, cults and the people who fall under their spell tend to make for irresistible subject matter.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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