Dogma
Dogma
Dogma (/ˈdɔːgmə/, from Ancient Greek: δόγμα, lit. 'that which seems to one, opinion or belief') is a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true. It serves as part of the primary basis of an ideology or belief system, and it cannot be changed or discarded without affecting the very system's paradigm, or the ideology itself. The term can refer to acceptable opinions of philosophers or philosophical schools, public decrees, religion, or issued decisions of political authorities.
Etymology
The term "dogma" comes from the Greek δόγμα (dogma) meaning "opinion, belief". It was first used in the 2nd century by philosophers like Aristotle to signify a philosophical tenet or principle. The term was later adopted by Christian theologians to denote a religious truth defined or established by an authoritative figure or body.
Related Terms
- Doctrine: A codification of beliefs or a body of teachings or instructions, taught principles or positions, as the essence of teachings in a given branch of knowledge or in a belief system.
- Canon Law: A set of ordinances and regulations made by ecclesiastical authority (Church leadership), for the government of a Christian organization or church and its members.
- Orthodoxy: Adherence to correct or accepted creeds, especially in religion.
- Heresy: Any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization.
See Also
- Dogmatism: The tendency to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others.
- Dogmatic Theology: The study of the theoretical principles of a particular branch of knowledge or belief, especially (in Christian contexts) the study of God and of God's relation to the world.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dogma
- Wikipedia's article - Dogma
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