credos

Statements of faith

Credos is the plural of credo, a statement of beliefs or guiding principles.

Organizations publish credos outlining their values; individuals live by personal credos: Her credo was simple: work hard, be kind.

The word comes from Latin for "I believe," the opening of Christian creeds, but modern use is usually secular.

beliefs

faith

Trust without proof

religion · philosophy · ideology · tenets · dogma · theism · atheism · agnosticism · values · truths

principles

ethics

Study of right conduct

virtues · standards · ideals · precepts · maxims · code · conduct · guidelines · rectitude · probity

conviction

certainty

Total absence of doubt

steadfastness · devotion · dedication · firmness · allegiance · loyalty · fidelity · adherence · earnestness · passion

Categories
Opposites
belief vs. uncertainty

credosdoubts

Feelings of uncertainty

questions · skepticism · disbeliefs · skepticisms · uncertainties

guiding principles vs. absence of principles

credosnihilism

Rejection of objective meaning

amoralism · aimlessness · purposelessness · valuelessness · indifference

Phrases
Family

credit, incredible, credible, discredit, credentials, credence, credo, accredit, accredited

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G