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
Scientists have told us that theology and science don’t belong together, and that only science has the authority to make truth claims about reality.
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Gregory J Rummo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Scientists have told us that theology and science don’t belong together, and that only science has the authority to make truth claims about reality.
—Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Less Mormonism or Scientology than Free-Masonry or the Knights of Templar, Gnomonism is a flimsy fraternal order based on Americanized bastardizations of Medieval-ish theology.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The walls of Daniel Savala’s home were lined with pictures from around the world and books on Christian theology.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
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Gregory J Rummo, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Scientists have told us that theology and science don’t belong together, and that only science has the authority to make truth claims about reality.
—Gregory J. Rummo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Less Mormonism or Scientology than Free-Masonry or the Knights of Templar, Gnomonism is a flimsy fraternal order based on Americanized bastardizations of Medieval-ish theology.
—Jon Raymond
august 5, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
The walls of Daniel Savala’s home were lined with pictures from around the world and books on Christian theology.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Trump’s philosophies continue to be debated among Republican lawmakers and voters as to whether his more populist ideals will stick with the GOP once his long run as party leader eventually comes to a close.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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People such as Richard Florida make the city-as-business philosophy seem appealing, but there’s something bigger going on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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The canonization of two people who died young comes as religion has been declining among young people, including American Catholics.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Before that, an indigenous population occupied the land with their own distinct languages, religions, and economies, many of which still exist today despite decades of brutal crackdowns from the Argentinian state.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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In another example, Francis came out in support of civil unions for same-sex couples, something previously opposed by the Vatican’s doctrine office.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Because on August 29, a federal appellate court shut the door on that doctrine.—
Brett Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The grants were allocated under President Joe Biden's signature Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, an anti-gun violence law signed after the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aside from his signature 2021 criminal justice bill, Cooper signed legislation into law in 2020, allowing judges to reduce mandatory minimum sentences mandated by law for drug offenders.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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