creed

(noun)

That which is believed; accepted doctrine, especially religious; a particular set of beliefs; any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.

Related Terms

Examples of creed in the following topics:

  • Sect

    • Sectarianism is sometimes defined in the sociology of religion as a worldview that emphasizes the unique legitimacy of believers' creed and practices and that heightens tension with the larger society by engaging in boundary-maintaining practices.

  • Religious Diversity

    • The United States under the First Amendment allows people to practice their religious beliefs, despite differences in creed or culture.

  • Religious Experience

    • Conventional religions, by definition, have strong institutional structures, including formal hierarchies and mandated sacred texts and/or creeds.

  • Protestantism

    • This council developed a comprehensive and widely debated Social Creed, which served as a humanitarian "bill of rights" for those seeking improvements in American life.

  • Affirmative Action

    • Kennedy's Executive Order 10925 mandated "affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin. "

  • Religion in the U.S.

    • Beyond that, individuals are free to decide how they want to believe and fill in their own creeds and express their conscience.