VOA慢速英语:Religious Leaders Work to Ease US Racial Divisions

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