dogma

• Ein Dogma ist ein Grundsatz oder eine Lehre, die von einer Autorität als unumstößlich wahr festgelegt wurde und nicht hinterfragt werden darf, häufig in religiösem, politischem oder ideologischem Zusammenhang.

A noun referring to a principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, often in a religious, political, or ideological context.

1. Religious doctrineB2formal

   A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true, especially in religion.

   Dogma

   • The church's dogma was questioned by some theologians.
   • He adhered strictly to the dogma of his faith.
   • Religious dogma often shapes cultural traditions.

   Synonymearticle of faithbeliefcanoncredocreeddoctrinepreceptprincipleteachingtenet

   Antonymedoubtheresyquestioningskepticism

2. Unquestioned beliefB2formal

   A belief or set of beliefs that is accepted without question by a group or individual.

   Dogma

   • Political dogma can prevent open-minded discussion.
   • She rejected the dogma of her political party.
   • Scientific progress requires challenging established dogma.

   Synonymearticle of faithbeliefconvictioncreeddoctrineorthodoxypreceptprincipletenet

   Antonymedisbeliefdoubtinquiryquestioningskepticism