Creed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any system of principles or beliefs.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The creed of the Catholic Church is outlined in the Nicene Creed, which is recited during Mass.
- The Protestant Reformation led to the development of new creeds that diverged from traditional Catholic teachings.
- The Apostles' Creed is one of the most widely accepted creeds in Christianity, and is still recited by many churches today.
- The Islamic creed, known as the Shahada, is a fundamental statement of faith that is recited by Muslims around the world.
- The Jewish creed, known as the Shema, is a central prayer that affirms the unity and sovereignty of God.
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- Real Presence
- Dogma
- Nicene Creed
- Ecumenicism
- Immaculate Conception Of The Virgin Mary
- Original Sin
- Confession
- Ecumenicalism
- Tenet
- Ecumenism
- Immaculate Conception
- Ahimsa
- Incarnation