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International Religi
Defining Religious Beliefs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Doctrine: | An official and authoritative teaching that guides the faith and practice of the members of a particular religion |
| Dogma: | A doctrine that is viewed as being above reproach and obligatory for believers |
| Creed: | A confession of faith often recited in a liturgical service |
| Belief: | A cognitive affirmation or assertion that a given statement is true or that something is a matter of fact |
| Faith: | A belief that requires emotional commitment to invisible divine reality |