Religious Doctrine (Noun)
Meaning
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 Catholic Church's religious doctrine emphasizes the importance of sacraments and the authority of the Pope.
- The Protestant Reformation challenged many of the traditional religious doctrines of the Catholic Church.
- The religious doctrine of Buddhism emphasizes the attainment of enlightenment through personal effort and meditation.
- The Islamic religious doctrine is based on the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith.
- The Jehovah's Witnesses' religious doctrine prohibits blood transfusions and celebrates the Memorial of Christ's Death.