To sign 'religion', form your dominant hand into an 'R' handshape by crossing your middle finger over your index finger. Place the fingertips of your 'R' hand against your upper chest on your dominant side. Then, move your hand outward and slightly downward away from your body, twisting your wrist so your palm ends up facing outward or downward.
To sign this, point to the person to sign 'YOUR', sign 'RELIGION' starting from your chest, and then use the 'WHAT' sign with furrowed eyebrows to indicate a question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'RESPECT', then 'ALL', and finally perform the sign for 'RELIGION'. You do not need to add an 'S' for plural; the context implies it.
Point to the person for 'SHE', sign 'STUDY' by fluttering your fingers over your non-dominant palm, sign 'RELIGION', and finish with the sign for 'COLLEGE'.
To sign this, point to the person to sign 'YOUR', sign 'RELIGION' starting from your chest, and then use the 'WHAT' sign with furrowed eyebrows to indicate a question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'RESPECT', then 'ALL', and finally perform the sign for 'RELIGION'. You do not need to add an 'S' for plural; the context implies it.
Point to the person for 'SHE', sign 'STUDY' by fluttering your fingers over your non-dominant palm, sign 'RELIGION', and finish with the sign for 'COLLEGE'.
No, the general sign for 'religion' remains the same regardless of the specific faith. However, when you want to talk about a specific religion (like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, etc.), each of those has its own unique sign.
No, 'religion' is a one-handed sign. You should only use your dominant hand to form the 'R' handshape and perform the outward twisting motion. Your non-dominant hand can rest naturally at your side.
You should start the sign on the upper chest on your dominant side (the right side if you are right-handed). Crossing over to the opposite side of your chest can feel awkward and is not standard practice.
