ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Profession (religious)

So, you know how some people believe in God and they go to a special place called a church, temple or mosque to worship and pray? Well, there are some people who take their belief in God very seriously and they spend their whole life doing things to help other people and make the world a better place. These people are called religious professionals or clergy, and they have special jobs in their communities that are all about serving God and helping people.

Some of these religious professionals are called the clergy. They are the leaders of the church, temple, or mosque and they have to study a lot about God, the Bible, or other religious books so they can teach others about the religion. They may also give advice to people who are having problems, like how to be good to other people, how to pray, or how to deal with tough situations.

Another type of religious professional is a missionary. They are people who travel around the world to help other people learn about their religion and to provide things like food, clothing, and medical care to those in need. They may also help to build schools or other important facilities in countries that need them.

Overall, people who choose to become religious professionals devote their lives to serving God and helping others, and they usually have a lot of special training and education to help them do their jobs well. They are an important part of many people's lives and communities!