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Heterodoxy

An opinion or doctrine, or a system of doctrines, contrary to some established standard of faith, as the Scriptures, the creed or standards of a church, etc.; heresy.

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Iconoclasm 76% connected

The doctrine or practice of the iconoclasts; image breaking.

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Nonconformity 76% connected

Neglect or failure of conformity; especially, in England, the neglect or refusal to unite with the established church in its rites and modes of worsh…

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Orientation 76% connected

The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings.

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Originality 76% connected

The quality or state of being original.

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Heresy 92% connected

An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literatur…

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Orthodoxy 94% connected

Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to here…

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Orthodoxy 94% connected

Soundness of faith; a belief in the doctrines taught in the Scriptures, or in some established standard of faith; -- opposed to heterodoxy or to here…

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Antinomianism noun · 78% connection

the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the cultur…

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Bigot noun · 78% connection

A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or d…

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Bigoted adjective · 78% connection

Obstinately and blindly attached to some creed, opinion practice, or ritual; unreasonably devoted to a system or party, and illiberal…

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Canon noun · 78% connection

The collection of books received as genuine Holy Scriptures, called the sacred canon, or general rule of moral and religious duty, giv…

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Comparator noun · 78% connection

An instrument or machine for comparing anything to be measured with a standard measure; -- applied especially to a machine for compari…

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Confession noun · 78% connection

A formulary in which the articles of faith are comprised; a creed to be assented to or signed, as a preliminary to admission to member…

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Convert noun · 78% connection

A person who is converted from one opinion or practice to another; a person who is won over to, or heartily embraces, a creed, religio…

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Creance noun · 78% connection

Faith; belief; creed.

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Deism noun · 78% connection

The doctrine or creed of a deist; the belief or system of those who acknowledge the existence of one God, but deny revelation.

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Dissent noun · 78% connection

(law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion"

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Doctrine noun · 78% connection

That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true, and supported by a teacher, a school, or a sect; a principle or position, or th…

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Evangelical adjective · 78% connection

Earnest for the truth taught in the gospel; strict in interpreting Christian doctrine; preeminetly orthodox; -- technically applied to…

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