RELIGIOUS DOCTRINE Synonyms

• any cognitive content held as true

• a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

• an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

• (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed

• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

• a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

• an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation

• imaginary or visionary theorization

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• a rule or standard especially of good behavior

• a basic truth or law or assumption

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• rule of personal conduct

• (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

• the profession of a teacher

• a doctrine that is taught

• the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

• a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

• the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

• an unquestionable truth

• folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)

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

• a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

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