theological differences
Disputes about God
Theological differences are disagreements about religious doctrine—matters like the nature of God, salvation, scriptural interpretation, or proper worship.
The phrase often appears in discussions of why denominations split or why interfaith dialogue proves difficult: The merger failed over theological differences regarding ordination.
Sometimes used euphemistically for conflicts that are really about power or culture.
- doctrinalOf official beliefs
- schismFormal organizational fracture
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
- denominationNamed religious group
- sectarianRigidly devoted to faction
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