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| − | A belief system is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on God, then it is a religion. | + | A '''belief system''' is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on [[God]], then it is a [[religion]]. |
Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following: | Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following: | ||
| + | *[[Buddhism]] | ||
| + | *[[Secular humanism]] | ||
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More controversial examples of belief systems include: | More controversial examples of belief systems include: | ||
| + | *[[communism]] | ||
| + | *[[feminism]] | ||
| + | *the Mathematical Universe Hypothesis<ref>See also [[Occam's Razor]]</ref> | ||
| + | *[[existentialism]] | ||
| + | *the [[ideology of homosexuality]] | ||
| − | + | A more precise term for a belief system may be "[[worship system]]." | |
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| − | + | == References == | |
| − | + | <references/> | |
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Latest revision as of 03:03, July 13, 2016
A belief system is a set of strongly held convictions. If the beliefs focus on God, then it is a religion.
Common undisputed examples of belief systems (other than religions) include the following:
More controversial examples of belief systems include:
- communism
- feminism
- the Mathematical Universe Hypothesis[1]
- existentialism
- the ideology of homosexuality
A more precise term for a belief system may be "worship system."
References
- ↑ See also Occam's Razor