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Doctrine vs Universalism - What's the difference?

doctrine | universalism |

As nouns the difference between doctrine and universalism

is that doctrine is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters while universalism is a doctrine of universal salvation.

As a proper noun universalism is

short for unitarian universalism.

doctrine

Noun

(en noun)
  • A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  • The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text.
  • The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
    The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.

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    universalism

    Noun

  • The state of being universal; universality.
  • The theological belief that all souls can attain salvation.
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