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24.8 German Religion Language & Culture Lessons Hallo! The last Rocket German Platinum Language & Culture lesson was dedicated to learning all about political vocabulary, and you also learned some ridiculously long sentences - the kind a politician might use! Today we’re going to add another chapter to the Rocket German dictionary, on the very interesting and sometimes controversial topic of religion. Language Religion Christianity in Germany Christianity is by far the largest religion in Germany, with a following of around 60% of the German population. Here are some words you can use to explain your own religion, if you have one. Das Christentum Christianity Das Judentum Judaism Der Islam Islam Der Hinduismus Hinduism Der Buddhismus Buddhism Or perhaps you don’t really follow a particular religion, but still hold your own beliefs. These words might be useful to explain your thoughts: Der Glauben Beliefs Der Atheist Atheist Der Agnostiker/ Der Freidenker Agnostic Spirituell Spiritual Alternativ Alternative You may need the following phrases to explain your beliefs: Ich glaube nicht an eine bestimmte Religion. I don’t follow a particular religion Ich glaube an eine höhere Macht, aber nicht an Gott. I believe in a higher being, but not in ‘God’. Christianity and Islam are the two major religions of Germany, followed closely by Judaism and Buddhism. Here is a list of words that you may come across in your travels. Curious about Christian-related words in German? Here there are: Der Prophet Prophet Der Gott God Der Himmel Heaven Das Gebet Prayer Beten to pray Die Kirche Church Die Kathedrale Cathedral Katholisch Catholic Evangelisch, Protestantisch Evangelical, Protestant Die Taufe Christening Die Sünde Sin Thinking of becoming a Mönch monk or a Nonne nun? Der Papst Pope Der Priester Priest Der Mönch Monk Die Nonne Nun Perhaps you follow Islam, Muslim, Buddhism or Judaism. The following are words related to those religions: Die Göttin Goddess Der Buddha Buddha Das Nirwana Nirvana Die Reinkarnation Reincarnation Die Offenbarung Avatar Each religion has its own unique place of worship: If you're a Buddhist you go to the Tempel Temple, if you're a Jude Jew you go to the Synagoge Synagogue and if you're a Moslem Muslim you go to the Moschee Mosque... Der Tempel Temple Die Synagoge Synagogues Die Moschee Mosque Der Jude Jew Der Moslem Muslim Der Rabbiner Rabbi If you’re interested in learning more about a particular religion, try these phrases: Erzähl mir von deiner Religion./Erzählen Sie mir von Ihrer Religion. Tell me about your religion. An was glaubst du? / An was glauben Sie? What do you believe in? Gehst du in die Kirche? / Gehen Sie in die Kirche? Do you go to church? Ist deine Familie religiös? / Ist Ihre Familie religiös? Is your family religious? Culture Christianity According to a survey in 2005, 47% of German citizens agreed with the statement "I believe there is a God", whereas 25% agreed with "I believe there is some sort of spirit or life force"; and 25% said "I do not believe there is any sort of spirit, god, or life force". Germany has a firm approach to issues of religious freedom. The German constitution guarantees all citizens freedom of faith and religion, and that no one may be discriminated against due to their faith or religious opinions. Christianity is still the dominating religion in Germany. See below the most well known prayer, the Lord's prayer. Das Vaterunser The Lord's Prayer (traditional version) Vater unser, der Du bist im Himmel Our Father, Who art in heaven Geheiliget werde Dein Name; Hallowed be Thy Name; Dein Reich komme, Thy kingdom come, Dein Wille geschehe, Thy will be done, wie im Himmel, also auch auf Erden. on earth as it is in heaven. Unser täglich Brot gieb uns heute. Give us this day our daily bread. Und vergieb uns unsere Schuld, And forgive us our trespasses, als wir vergieben unsern Schuldigern. as we forgive those who trespass against us. Und führe uns nicht in Versuchung, And lead us not into temptation, sondern erlöse uns von dem Bösen. but deliver us from evil. Denn Dein ist das Reich und die Kraft For thine is the kingdom, the power und die Herrlichkeit in Ewigkeit. and the glory, for every and ever. Amen. Amen. Libros Media Ltd. - Copyright 2004-2013 USA: 8721 Santa Monica Blvd #1229, Los Angeles, CA 90069-4057, USA | Phone: +1-310-601-4958 Asia/Pacific: 2-1008 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand | Phone: +64-3-384-6350