religious doctrine
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- noun
- /rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈdɒktrɪn/
- Good for you if you choose to live by whatever religious doctrine you choose.
- interpretation of religious doctrine
- religious doctrine on morality
- religious doctrines and spiritual
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Watch on YouTubeYou know, which religious doctrine is correct, which dogma is justified.
- You know, which religious doctrine is correct, which dogma is justified.
- Remember Clotar and his attempts to dictate religious doctrine to Gregory of Tour, who, scared though he is of Clotar, basically laughs at him.
Examples
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None involves using religious doctrine to decide a case in conflict with the law.
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Religious doctrine often serves as the most tangible concretization of the core symbols of society.
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There is no argument against the Theory of Evolution other than that of religious doctrine.
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First and foremost, it creates a memorable experience centered on religious doctrine and practice.
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Sixth, state adherence to religious doctrine can result in religious discrimination.
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Many of the changes in Christian religious doctrine initiated by liberals involved an expansion in the role of women.
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Other non-Christian groups place very little emphasis on any official religious doctrines about alcohol or drinking behavior.
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It's a question not of religious doctrine but of belonging—your people versus mine.
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Although condemnation of homosexuality has long been a part of many religious doctrines, not all religions hold similar beliefs toward homosexuality.
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Many followers find comfort in the teachings of their religious doctrine during difficult times.
Synonyms
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A set of beliefs taught and held by a group, for example a religion or political party
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The main teachings of a religion that followers accept and live by
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Ideas or rules of a belief system
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A set of ideas and values that shape how people think and act
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A belief or idea leaders expect everyone to accept without question
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A set of beliefs that guide a person or group
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Traditional beliefs and practices accepted by a group, especially in religion
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A belief accepted without question by a group
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A set of official religious beliefs that a Christian church teaches
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A set of beliefs taught by a religious group
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Official religious beliefs and their study, especially in Christianity
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Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'religious' (pertaining to religion) modifying 'doctrine' (a taught belief system); together they clearly denote doctrines belonging to a religion. This modifier+noun pattern is productive and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the two words would readily infer the phrase's meaning.
Etymology
The phrase religious doctrine comes from a simple idea: religious shows it belongs to a faith and doctrine is like the lessons a teacher gives, the 'teachings' the group follows. That's why it means a 'set of beliefs' officially taught by a religious group.