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I believe what I believe because of a combination of personal experiences, evidence, critical thinking, and reflection.
I couldn't believe my eyes. I hope you believe my story. Believe me, I was scared!
The abstract noun for 'believe' is 'belief.'
Think means almost the same as believe
The percentage of scientists who believe in God varies, but surveys suggest that around 40-50 of scientists believe in a higher power or deity.
No, "nonconformists" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
As with many subcultures, they were nonconformists as far as the general culture was concerned, but conformists within their own group.
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John Proctor, Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and Giles Corey are the main nonconformists in The Crucible. Reverend John Hale, Ezekiel Cheever, Reverend Samuel Parris, Betty Parris, Mary Warren, Thomas Putnam, and Ann Putnam are the conformists.
A famous non-conformist is Marlyin Manson, but if you are wanting more creditable non-conformist Henry David Thoreau is a good example. He went to jail for not paying taxes on things he did not believe. In his era he was a very big non-conformist.
Yes, nonconformist preaching was against the law in 1660. The Clarendon Code of 1661-1665 imposed restrictions on religious practices outside the Church of England, leading to the persecution of nonconformists. Nonconformists risked fines, imprisonment, or even death for preaching or practicing their beliefs.
Also called Dissenter or Free Churchmen. An English Prorestant who does not conform to the doctrine and practices of the Church of England
Individuals who do things differently from others are often referred to as nonconformists or mavericks.
The flappers were nonconformists who were willing to try new styles of dress and public behavoir
Edward Pearse has written: 'The conformist's second plea for the nonconformists' -- subject(s): Dissenters, Religious, Early works to 1800, Religious Dissenters
Willis B. Glover has written: 'Evangelical nonconformists and higher criticism in the nineteenth century' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Dissenters, History
Explorers from Europe, sailing across the Atlantic. Subsequently, the American colonies was considered a safe enough haven by those suffering religious persecution (ie: Catholics and Nonconformists) from the Anglican Church