Religious Adherent

A Religious Adherent is a person who follows a particular religion (and its religious teachings).

• Context:
  • They can range from being a Monotheist to being a Multitheist to being a Non-Theist.
  • They can (typically) participates in religious rites and rituals associated with their faith.
  • They can (typically) adhere to the moral and ethical codes set forth by their religion.
  • They can range from being a Strict Religious Adherent to being a Casual Religious Adherent.
  • …
• Example(s):
  • a Hindu.
  • a Buddhist practicing meditation.
  • a Jewish Follower.
  • a Christian attending a Sunday mass.
  • a Muslim observing the Ramadan fast.
  • a Bahai.
  • an Azali.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • An Atheist or an Agnostic.
  • a Political Party Member.
  • a Cult Member.
• See: Idealog, Faith, Demonym.

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References

2017

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adherent#Noun
  • QUOTE: A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

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