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Dogma and Doctrine - What are they? jimmyakin.com/dogma-doctrine-and-theology-what-are-they
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Genesis315
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From what I understand, doctrine is a broad term that just means “teaching.” Dogma is a specific kind of doctrine–it is a truth directly revealed by God which must be believed with faith.
The Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, also draws out conclusions from revelation. For example, God did not reveal anything about cloning, but the Church teaches it is immoral based on other principles that God has revealed. Catholic social teaching is another example where the Church applies dogmatic principles to social and economic circumstances. Catholic social teaching is something that is not irreformable like dogma (althogh it is based on irreformable principles), because it is contingent on circumstances and circumstances change.
The Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, also draws out conclusions from revelation. For example, God did not reveal anything about cloning, but the Church teaches it is immoral based on other principles that God has revealed. Catholic social teaching is another example where the Church applies dogmatic principles to social and economic circumstances. Catholic social teaching is something that is not irreformable like dogma (althogh it is based on irreformable principles), because it is contingent on circumstances and circumstances change.
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I will comment briefly, and if anyone wants to develop my comment further, please do so.
Dogma is truth necessary for salvation (e.g.: Jesus is God).
Doctrine is not absolutely necessary for salvation, but is logically derived from Dogma (e.g.: Purgatory).
There is a third entry in the “Hierarchy of Truths” (that is, the relationship between Dogma, Doctrine, and Discipline):
Discipline is a practice which the Church has implemented, after She has discerned it is best for the members of the Faithful (e.g.: Priestly celibacy; Fasting).
Dogma is truth necessary for salvation (e.g.: Jesus is God).
Doctrine is not absolutely necessary for salvation, but is logically derived from Dogma (e.g.: Purgatory).
There is a third entry in the “Hierarchy of Truths” (that is, the relationship between Dogma, Doctrine, and Discipline):
Discipline is a practice which the Church has implemented, after She has discerned it is best for the members of the Faithful (e.g.: Priestly celibacy; Fasting).
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