| − | '''Religious conviction''' describes the belief of individuals under certain religions that they feel a directive by [[God]] to either take actions that will assist others or to stop taking actions that are [[sin]]ful and apart from God's will. | + | '''Religious conviction''' describes the assertion of religious individuals that they are directed by [[God]] (in [[Christianity]] religions, or other deities in other religions) to either take specific actions in honor of their conviction. Examples might include a personal religious conviction to assist people in need, or a conviction to change personal behaviors that are [[sin]]ful and apart from God's will. |
| − | Many [[religious charities]] and other actions of [[altruism]] are due to religious conviction. | + | Many [[religious charities]], acts of [[altruism]], and entering into the Ministry are due to religious conviction. |