theologies

noun

Definition of theologiesnext
plural of theology
as in philosophies
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.

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  1. philosophies
  2. religions
  3. ideologies
Noun
  • With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The following day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your ninth house of expansion and self-discovery – prompting you to reflect on everything from your belief systems on love to whether your romantic connections align with your personal philosophies.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of philosophies
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  • Currently, roughly 70 percent of active-duty personnel identify as Christian, with substantial numbers of atheists, agnostics, Jews, Muslims, and affiliates of Eastern religions in the ranks.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While different religions and ancient cultures had described the planet as animate for eons, Lovelock’s contemporaries in the scientific community were more apt to shun this notion, preferring a Darwinian stance that species adapted to their environments, but not vice versa.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of religions
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  • Rebel forces now controlling Syria are dominated by groups with ties to extremist ideologies, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group with al-Qaeda roots.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Syria’s opposition forces are decentralized and made up of different ideologies, albeit united by a common goal of upending the Assad regime.
    Jomana Karadsheh, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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