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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Does theology impact Black churches’ involvement in elections?
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
In a broader political sense, CREC theology includes the belief that the establishment clause of the Constitution does not require a separation of church and state.
—Samuel Perry, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
Tuesday night should have been another chapter in his legendary theology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The idea of achieving ‘dominion’ over the world and society is not uncommon in charismatic Christian theology, according to religious scholar Matthew Taylor, who studies Christian Nationalism.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
In a broader political sense, CREC theology includes the belief that the establishment clause of the Constitution does not require a separation of church and state.
—Samuel Perry, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
Tuesday night should have been another chapter in his legendary theology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The idea of achieving ‘dominion’ over the world and society is not uncommon in charismatic Christian theology, according to religious scholar Matthew Taylor, who studies Christian Nationalism.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
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This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Kingsley said this is the million dollar question about religion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Church doctrine also calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Nowhere is this truer than Wimbledon, which has always been a law unto itself. — Caoimhe O’Neill contributed reporting.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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The House passed the Senate version of the BBB on July 3; President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4th.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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