Glaubenssatz

article of faith, dogma

noun GLOW-bens-zats Rare

Also means

tenet, doctrinal principle

Usage Note

Glaubenssatz refers to a formally held doctrinal statement within a religious system. Unlike Glauben (faith in general), it names a specific proposition one is expected to hold, as in ein zentraler Glaubenssatz des Christentums.

Examples

"Dieser Glaubenssatz ist in vielen Konfessionen umstritten."

Natural Translation

This article of faith is disputed in many denominations.

Literal Translation

This faith-sentence is in many denominations contested.

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