Christian tradition
Faith passed down
Christian tradition encompasses the beliefs, practices, rituals, and teachings passed down through generations of Christian faith communities.
The phrase often distinguishes inherited church customs from scripture alone: That's not in the Bible—it's Christian tradition.
Different denominations weight tradition differently, with Catholics and Orthodox Christians giving it authority alongside scripture, while many Protestants treat it more skeptically.
The singular the Christian tradition refers broadly to two millennia of accumulated faith and practice.
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