religious doctrine

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religious doctrine - the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

original sin - a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam; "Adam and Eve committed the original sin when they ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden"

doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

confession - the document that spells out the belief system of a given church (especially the Reformation churches of the 16th century)

ahimsa - a Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence

dogma, tenet - a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

ecumenicalism, ecumenicism, ecumenism - (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity

Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Immaculate Conception - (Christianity) the Roman Catholic dogma that God preserved the Virgin Mary from any stain of original sin from the moment she was conceived

Incarnation - (Christianity) the Christian doctrine of the union of God and man in the person of Jesus Christ

Nicene Creed - (Christianity) a formal creed summarizing Christian beliefs; first adopted in 325 and later expanded

real presence - (Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist

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What is his religious doctrine to me, if he carries some good notions along with it?

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Hutchinson's lectures soon caused a great disturbance; for the ministers of Boston did not think it safe and proper that a woman should publicly instruct the people in religious doctrines.

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She mixed up Swedenborg's teachings on angels and departed spirits, on love to one's neighbor and purity of life, with wild fancies, and kindred beliefs of her own; and preached the visionary religious doctrines thus derived, not only in the bailiff's household, but also on proselytizing expeditions to the households of her humble neighbors, far and near.

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St Valentine's Day in these times is not just for the followers of one religious doctrine or for those who uphold the ancient Roman tradition relating to the celebration of love, but its message of love has spread the world over.

We need love for fruitful co-existence

The Council of Representatives issued a statement opposing any defamation of any religion, faith or religious doctrine through conventional media or social media websites.

Call for tolerance, peaceful co-existence backed

KATE PARKE'S RECENT PIECE, "Critical Condition," rightly highlights the very real physical and economic harm that can befall patients when standard medical care is withheld from them in the name of religious doctrine.

Acts of conscience: patients and providers can exercise religious discernment too

Luchenitser also noted the risk that the church police would enforce religious doctrine in addition to or instead of secular laws.

Ala. lawmakers consider bill to give megachurch its own police force

The essays cover topics like the modern concept of childhood; the secularization of childhood, education and religion; children's literature/media and religion; and the domination of childhood through religious doctrine.

The Bloomsbury Reader in Religion and Childhood

Unfortunately, "tolerance and understanding" are sadly lacking when it comes to religious doctrine.

Religious differences are behind so much conflict

Simply teaching religious doctrine, says Moore, should be part of the approachAaAaAeAeAaAeAe not the only one.

Fear Of Religious Education Underscores The Need For It

The renewal school, in direct contrast, argues that religious doctrine itself should be updated, and even corrected.

Reform in Islam: Is it possible?

Al-Azhar's Grand Imam Ahmed Al-Tayyeb previously warned on his daily TV programme against allegedly orchestrated campaigns targeting Egyptian Muslim youth, to transfer their religious doctrine from Sunni to Shi'a Islam.