sacrament
Example Sentences
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He wanted to offer Holy Communion, the central sacrament of Roman Catholic faith, not only to the detainees inside the facility, but also to the federal agents stationed there.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“Twelve Churches” is decidedly not a book about theology: It doesn’t describe debates about the Trinity or what constitutes a sacrament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Smith, the Supreme Court upheld the firing of two Native American employees who had been denied unemployment benefits after using peyote, a sacrament in their religious ceremonies.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2024
Once again members of the state Legislature are faced with a dilemma: how to protect children from abuse and neglect yet respect the sacrament of certain religious faiths.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024
Because we have not tasted the sacrament of palm nuts?
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing sacrament
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