Definition of Dogma
Dogma
dog·ma


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted without being questioned or doubted.

e.g. The religious dogma was deeply ingrained in the community's culture.

(noun)
a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds;

e.g. Youth groups within churches are known to teach pedagogical dogma.

(noun)
a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted;

e.g. The teachings of religion are regarded as dogma since their origins are clouded in mystery.

(noun)
a belief or set of beliefs taught by a church;

e.g. The bible is the dogma of the Catholic or Christain church.



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