as in philosophy
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.
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Recent Examples of theology
Vance invoked Catholic theology (erroneously, according to Pope Francis) to justify a hierarchy of concern that places caring for U.S. citizens ahead of the rest of the world.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
In 1975, Elijah Muhammad’s son, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, or W.D. Mohammed, took over the Nation of Islam and transitioned the theology to be based on the Quran and sunnah, Islamic customs and practices based on the words and deeds of the seventh century Prophet Muhammad.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
White-Cain is a proponent of the prosperity theology, which is centered around financial and physical well-being being done through the will of God.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The dominant Christian theology of the Middle Ages held that wealth was inherently sinful in a world where most people toiled in terrible poverty.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
In 1975, Elijah Muhammad’s son, Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, or W.D. Mohammed, took over the Nation of Islam and transitioned the theology to be based on the Quran and sunnah, Islamic customs and practices based on the words and deeds of the seventh century Prophet Muhammad.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
White-Cain is a proponent of the prosperity theology, which is centered around financial and physical well-being being done through the will of God.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
The dominant Christian theology of the Middle Ages held that wealth was inherently sinful in a world where most people toiled in terrible poverty.
—Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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This philosophy is reflected in the design of the Classic Perpetual Calendar Manufacture, which combines elegance and functionality, offered at the remarkable price of $9,995 — far below the usual cost for such complications.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are also current events and a smattering of philosophy.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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The university said his areas of interest include religion, violence and peace processes in the Middle East and South Asia.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The university said his areas of interest include religion, violence and peace processes in South Asia and the Middle East.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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On March 27, Coney Barrett, a Trump nominee, expressed major concerns about reviving the doctrine, which hasn't been used since the 1930s and could severely weaken the power of government agencies.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The central question before the court was whether Congress and the FCC violated that doctrine through the scheme.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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But on Friday, California’s Second Appellate District reversed that ruling under a California law that allows for the early dismissal of claims intended to chill free speech.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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While Caine does not meet prerequisites for the job set out in a 1986 law — such as being a combatant commander or service chief — lawmakers noted his decades of service.—
Tara Copp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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