creedal
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- adjective
- /ˈkridəl/
- Formal
- Many religious groups have a creedal document that outlines their core beliefs.
- creedal statement
- creedal tradition
Examples
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In short, the creedal summaries found in the Hebrew Bible point us to the confessional content of Jesus' faith, the traditional faith he shared with devout Jews.
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The education of the heart, by making us more open to the divine as both a more natural and universal presence in human experience, provides the ground for creedal pluralism.
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The greatest challenge, other than the ongoing challenge of reason's self-sufficiency, stems from the destructive effects of creedal conflict.
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His aim, of course, was to imply that both were creedal statements and not actually consensus statements on social and moral issues closely tied to the times in which they were issued.
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Creedal conflict, so often violent and exclusive, might lead, through the education of the heart, to an inclusive and theologically positive practice of dialogue.
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It is a creedal affirmation of believers' assurance that God is presently creative, giving life and sustaining it.
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Because a creedal statement is tied closely to personal involvement and is colored by believers' experiences, it remains an expression of thanksgiving and praise to God who stands behind human life, showering on it blessings, love, and divine goodness.
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The Reformed view of which Elazar speaks is articulated in the Westminster Confession of Faith, the creedal statement of faith developed by an assembly of divines called together by the Parliament of England during the years 1643-1648.
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The church emphasized its creedal framework during the discussion of its teachings.
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Understanding the creedal foundations of a faith can help one grasp its principles better.
Synonyms
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Relating to a group's set of religious beliefs
How Doctrinal
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word creedal comes from the word creed, which in turn comes from the Latin credo, meaning 'I believe'. So, something creedal is about a set of beliefs or a formal statement of faith.