Believer vs. Proponent — What's the Difference?

A person who believes in the truth or existence of something

One who argues in support of something; an advocate.

An adherent of a particular religion; someone with religious faith

One who supports something; an advocate

To accept (something) as true or real

One who makes a proposal or proposition.

To consider (someone) to be truthful or accurate in what they are saying

(legal) One who propounds a will for probate.

To expect or suppose; think

Making proposals; proposing.

To have religious faith

Making proposals; proposing.

To have faith, confidence, or trust

One who makes a proposal, or lays down a proposition.

To consider something to be important, worthwhile, or valuable

The propounder of a thing.

A person who believes; especially regarding religion.

A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

One who believes; one who is persuaded of the truth or reality of some doctrine, person, or thing.

One who gives credit to the truth of the Scriptures, as a revelation from God; a Christian; - in a more restricted sense, one who receives Christ as his Savior, and accepts the way of salvation unfolded in the gospel.

One who was admitted to all the rights of divine worship and instructed in all the mysteries of the Christian religion, in distinction from a catechumen, or one yet under instruction.

A supporter who accepts something as true

A person who has religious faith