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Dogmatism

Nature

Dogma is a doctrine laid down with authority, particularly a statement of systematic theology. Whilst intending to express a settled and agreed opinion, principle or tenet, which needs no discussion, positive assertions can be made about things which are not true dogma. Such dogmatic statements can be overbearing, and even abusive when there is no opportunity allowed for challenge or discussion.

Claim

Dogmas, though they may resemble reality in varying degrees of authenticity, in and of themselves have no intrinsic value yet, are imbued with dynamic power and functional importance to the degree of the investiture of faith and trust that an individual or community places in them. These dogmas then, in turn, give shape to reality and alters the world of the individual or community in such a way so as to conform to the dogmas into which the individual or community have invested. If the support of faith and trust that animates and enlivens the dogma is withdrawn, the dogma collapses almost effortlessly though not without dramatic effect.

Counter-claim

Dogma is a symbolic statement; rooted in mystical theology: an attempt to present in verbal form an essentially unutterable and ungraspable reality; created to help others to encounter that reality.

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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Religious practice » Religion
  • Science » Science
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    F6988
    DOCID
    11669880
    D7NID
    152616
    Last update
    Aug 2, 2022