the feeling of certainty that something exists or is true
Her belief that she would be rewarded in heaven allowed her to live a very sacrificial life.
deference
respect for another's preferences
She showed deference to her husband in planning their vacation.
destiny
the influence of uncontrollable forces on the course of life and its events
It was destiny and not an accident that brought lovers together.
detachment
emotional distance
Her detachment from her children was the only option available to her since losing custody of them.
dichotomy
a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things
There is a dichotomy of what the mother says and she does.
doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs taught and accepted by a particular group
The Christian advocates the importance of the nuclear family.
espouse
to take up, support, or advocate
She espouses the view that women should have equal rights as men.
karma
in Buddhism and Hinduism, the total effect of one's behavior during one's life
She had rejected several marriage proposals because of the bad karma she sensed from the men.
limitations
the act of controlling and especially reducing something
Living in the city has many limitations for large families.
methodologies
a system of methods, principles, and rules for regulating a given discipline
The teacher used different methodologies in teaching her students.
monotheistic
the belief that there is only one god
Christianity is a monotheistic religion.
mysticism
the belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God
Some factions of mysticism believe you can use meditation to reach God.
nonviolence
a doctrine that prohibits the use of force in bringing about political reform
Martin Luther King believed in nonviolence in fighting for civil rights.
occurrences
something that happens
Accidents are an everyday occurrences on that street corner.
reincarnation
rebirth in a new person or form after death
Many people believe in reincarnation; many believe they will reincarnate as an animal.
ritualistic
a set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly
Her morning routine was very ritualistic--she always ate a banana after she brushed her teeth.
synthesis
the mixing of different ideas
The menu contained dishes that were a synthesis of Asian and Western food.
Taoism
the philosophical system advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao taoism was started by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tze in 440 BC.
transcending
to go beyond, rise above or be more important or better than something
Some religions espouse the idea of transcending above God through meditation.
wariness
not completely trusting or certain about something or someone
Her wariness about the doctor's ability caused her to find another doctor.
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