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dogma

/ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɑɡ.mə/

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noun

Dogma, Glaubenssatz

An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.

Examples :

"The teacher's dogma about the importance of rote memorization prevented students from exploring alternative learning methods. "

Das Dogma des Lehrers über die Bedeutung des Auswendiglernens hinderte die Schüler daran, alternative Lernmethoden zu erforschen.

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noun

Glaubenssatz, Dogma

A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.

Examples :

"In the Catholic Church, new dogmas can only be declared by the pope after the extremely rare procedure ex cathedra to make them part of the official faith."

In der katholischen Kirche können neue Dogmen nur vom Papst nach dem äußerst seltenen Verfahren ex cathedra verkündet werden, um sie zum Bestandteil des offiziellen Glaubens zu machen.

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