Those aspects of life that exist beyond the everyday, natural world that we cannot experience with our senses in other words, those things that are set apart as "holy." people feel a sense of awe, reverence, deep respect, or fear for that which is considered sacred. across cultures and in different eras, many things have been considered sacred, including invisible gods, spirits, specific animals or trees, altars, crosses, holy books, and special words or songs that only the initiated could speak or sing.