persuasions

noun

Definition of persuasionsnext
plural of persuasion
1
as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities debating theology with someone of a different persuasion

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2
as in beliefs
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge he's of the persuasion that everything that happens in this world is part of a divine plan

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  1. religions
  2. beliefs
  3. cults
  4. opinions
  5. convictions
Noun
  • Currently, roughly 70 percent of active-duty personnel identify as Christian, with substantial numbers of atheists, agnostics, Jews, Muslims, and affiliates of Eastern religions in the ranks.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While different religions and ancient cultures had described the planet as animate for eons, Lovelock’s contemporaries in the scientific community were more apt to shun this notion, preferring a Darwinian stance that species adapted to their environments, but not vice versa.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of religions
Noun
  • Instead of adjusting their beliefs, individuals advocate for their perspective and attempt to sway others to see things their way.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This is why, when approached with curiosity, conflict can reveal blind spots in our beliefs and even strengthen our connections with others.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • Just like cults, marketers exploit vulnerabilities, create in-groups and out-groups and play on emotions to drive behavior.
    Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
  • After the 1978 mass murder and suicide of 909 people in the Jonestown settlement in Guyana directed by the charismatic leader Jim Jones, Zimbardo explored the social dynamics of cults.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of cults
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  • Commentary and opinions California produced the first female speaker and female vice president.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.
    Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • During the next 22 years, she was involved in a cavalcade of mostly low-level criminal cases, including a trio of burglary convictions, a grand theft conviction and a shoplifting conviction.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of convictions
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