doctrinal

pastoral and doctrinal issues.

these doctrinal disputes were smoothed over .

•theology, doctrinal •history--20th century. •theologians.

The church's doctrinal beliefs are outlined in their official statement of faith.

He is well-versed in doctrinal theology.

The doctrinal differences between the two sects led to a split in the congregation.

The doctrinal teachings of Buddhism emphasize compassion and mindfulness.

She is studying doctrinal law at the university.

The doctrinal disputes within the denomination caused tension among the members.

The doctrinal principles of the political party are outlined in their manifesto.

He adheres strictly to the doctrinal teachings of his faith.

The doctrinal foundations of the organization are based on equality and justice.

The doctrinal differences between the various interpretations of the text led to heated debates.

The doctrinal debates and papal intrigue in Rome hardly concern him.

As he grows, he will gradually lay aside his doctrinal concepts.

This strange situation didn't impact most ordinary Catholics, as there were no significant doctrinal splits.

However, if we hold to our different doctrinal concepts, we shall not have this oneness… .

I am not speaking here of doctrinal creeds.

Some of these were new scions of Protestantism, with Puritanical groups emerging who had doctrinal and theological differences with the Puritans.

In his closest meditations the life-long habit of Mr. Bulstrode's mind clad his most egoistic terrors in doctrinal references to superhuman ends.

What matters for us are the differences between the churches, the main doctrinal one being about the dating of Easter, and the main political one being about who rules whom.

If we are nourished with the element of Christ and gradually lay aside our doctrinal concepts, we shall arrive at the oneness of the faith and of the full knowledge of the Son of God.

He had long poured out utterances of repentance. But today a repentance had come which was of a bitterer flavor, and a threatening Providence urged him to a kind of propitiation which was not simply a doctrinal transaction.