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| − | '''Dogma''' is a belief or doctrine that is held to be correct and above dispute. | + | '''Dogma''' is a belief or doctrine that is held to be correct and above dispute. Orginally applied to views held by religions, it is also applied to political [[ideology]] and scientific ideas. |
The [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]] might be a dogma within [[Christianity]] whereas the right to [[free speech]] might be a dogma within [[Democracy|Democracies]]. | The [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus Christ]] might be a dogma within [[Christianity]] whereas the right to [[free speech]] might be a dogma within [[Democracy|Democracies]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:06, December 18, 2008
Dogma is a belief or doctrine that is held to be correct and above dispute. Orginally applied to views held by religions, it is also applied to political ideology and scientific ideas.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ might be a dogma within Christianity whereas the right to free speech might be a dogma within Democracies.