Yes, "priest" is a common noun. It refers to a member of the clergy in various religious traditions who is authorized to perform sacred rituals and administer religious services.

A church is a common noun.

The noun form of the verb "profess" is "profession."

Yes, Maria Tallchief was Christian. She was raised in the Osage Nation and grew up with both Osage and Roman Catholic influences. She identified as being of Osage heritage and held Christian beliefs.

Three things that religious people have in common are a belief in a higher power or deity, adherence to certain values or moral principles, and participation in rituals or practices that express their faith.

Yes, "persecution" is a common noun. It refers to the act of persecuting or subjecting someone to hostility or ill-treatment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

Yes, "religion" is usually considered a non-count (uncountable) noun in English. It is typically used to refer to a system of beliefs or worship in general, rather than specific instances of belief.

"Buddhist" is a proper noun referring to a follower of the religion Buddhism. It can also be used as a common noun to refer to a general category of people who practice Buddhism.

"Hindu's" is a possessive noun, indicating that something belongs to or is associated with a Hindu person.

Mecca is a proper noun. It refers to a specific place, the holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia.

"Hindus" is a common noun when referring to the followers of Hinduism as a group.

"Hindus" is a common noun because it refers to a group of people who practice Hinduism rather than a specific individual or place.

The noun form of "religious" is "religion."

"Christian" can be both a proper noun (when referring to a specific person's name) and a common noun (when referring to a believer of Christianity in general).

Clergy are individuals who have received formal religious training and are authorized to perform religious ceremonies, lead worship services, provide spiritual guidance, and oversee religious communities. They often hold positions of authority within their respective religious organizations and serve as spiritual leaders for their congregations. Clergy can include priests, ministers, rabbis, imams, and other religious leaders.

Yes, "saint" is a common noun because it refers to a person recognized for their holiness or virtue, rather than a specific individual.

No, "polytheistic" is an adjective derived from "polytheism," which is a noun referring to the belief in or worship of multiple deities.

The gender of the noun "deacon" is typically masculine.

Yes, Hinduism is a noun. It refers to the major religion and cultural tradition of South Asia that encompasses a variety of beliefs, practices, and rituals.