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
That seemed appropriate, since UFO theology was a big part of their dream.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 June 2026
For Erasmus, theology and philosophy went together; humanism could be a means to build up the philosophia Christi.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth attends a church affiliated with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Reformed denomination whose theology differs sharply from that of the LDS Church.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The painting reflects artistic traditions that symbolize the theology behind the Immaculate Conception.
—Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 June 2026
For Erasmus, theology and philosophy went together; humanism could be a means to build up the philosophia Christi.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth attends a church affiliated with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Reformed denomination whose theology differs sharply from that of the LDS Church.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The painting reflects artistic traditions that symbolize the theology behind the Immaculate Conception.
—Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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In recent months, Google DeepMind, Meta and Anthropic have begun to hire experts in psychology, philosophy and ethics in order to research the topics of machine consciousness and AI welfare.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Today's college students have mixed feelings about AI, Fabrizio Cariani, a professor and chair of the philosophy department at the University of Maryland who teaches a class called AI and the Human Experience, told USA TODAY in May.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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So, when national identity becomes intertwined with politics, religion, race, culture, or geography, criticism of the nation can feel less like a disagreement about policy and more like a challenge to one's identity.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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For those who prefer nonfiction, history is the top choice (the clear favorite among men), while women are more divided between books about religions, philosophy, or spirituality and books about self-help and wellness.—
Fred Backus,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The alleged interference by Judge Curry is described as undermining Texas precedent, which recognizes a non-intervention doctrine for claims regarding voluntary associations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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Now, that doctrine is up to investors to decide.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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