bible -- n. a book of sacred writings. The Old Testament is used by the Jewish religion and the New Testament used by Christians
congregation -- n. the people who are attending a religious service
segregated -- adj. to separate groups of people because of their particular race
finger -- n. one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things
stress -- n. a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work
disobedience -- n. not obeying the rules
diverse -- adj. different from each other
integration -- n. to bring different races of groups together
role -- n. a part that someone or something has in a particular activity or situation
mandate -- n. a responsibility to do something