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  • 1PIETY AND THE PIOUS — Because of its theocentric orientation, Judaism regards piety as the supreme virtue leading to man s highest good. Moreover, according to the Mishnah, the ẓaddik ( righteous person ) is credited with contributing to the preservation of the world… …

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  • 2Piety — In spiritual terminology, piety is a virtue. While different people may understand its meaning differently, it is generally used to refer either to religious devotion or to spirituality, or often, a combination of both. A common element in most… …

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  • 3piety — UK [ˈpaɪətɪ] / US noun Word forms piety : singular piety plural pieties 1) [uncountable] strong religious belief and behaviour 2) pieties [plural] statements that are morally right but not sincere …

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  • 4piety — noun a) reverence and devotion to God Colleens piety led her to make sacrifices that most people would not have made. b) similar reverence to ones parents and family See Also: pious …

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  • 5piety — pi|e|ty [ paıəti ] noun 1. ) uncount strong religious belief and behavior 2. ) pieties plural statements that are morally right but not sincere …

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  • 6Filial piety — Hyo redirects here. For other uses, see Hyo (disambiguation). In Japan, dutifulness is extolled in many forms. The bronze statue shows a son carrying his aged mother and climbing stone steps at a shrine. In Confucian ideals, filial piety (Chinese …

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  • 7Mount of piety — See also: Montepío (disambiguation) A mount of piety was an institutional pawnbroker run as a charity in Europe from the later Middle Ages times to the 20th century, more often referred to in English by the relevant local term , such as monte di… …

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  • 8Conscience — Not to be confused with consciousness. For other uses, see Conscience (disambiguation). Vincent van Gogh, 1890. Kröller Müller Museum. The Good Samaritan (after Delacroix). Conscience is an aptitude, faculty, intuition or judgment of the …

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  • 9Church of the Nazarene — Not to be confused with Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarene). Church of the Nazarene Seal of the Church of the Nazarene Classification Protestant Orientation Evangel …

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  • 10Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …

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