Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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catechumen

Religion; Christianity

(Greek katachesis, "instruction). One who is being instructed in the basics of Christian doctrine, usually in preparation for confirmation or baptism.

kerygma

Religion; Christianity

(Gk. ) Term coined by Rudolf Bultmann to indicate the essential message (or gospel) of the New Testament church.

ecumenical council

Religion; Christianity

A council of the Christian church at which representatives from several regions are present. To be distinguished from a "synod," which is a meeting of the local church.

excommunication

Religion; Christianity

A penalty imposed by the Catholic Church prohibiting a person from receiving or administering sacraments or holding church office.

sola scriptura

Religion; Christianity

(Latin, "scripture alone"). Martin Luther's doctrine that Scripture is the only authority for Christians (i.e., church tradition and papal doctrine are unnecessary and inferior to ...

sola fide

Religion; Christianity

(Latin, "faith alone"). Martin Luther's doctrine that faith is all that is necessary for salvation.

docetism

Religion; Christianity

(Greek "to seem"). The belief that Christ only appeared to have a human body. Associated with Gnosticism and based on the dualistic belief that matter is evil and only spirit is ...