DEMIURGE
Dogma
A doctrine proposed for belief by the church because it is part of divine revelation
Dogmatic Fact
a truth that though not revealed by God never the less comes under the infallible teaching authority of the Church.
Doctrine
any truth taught by the church as necessary for acceptance by the faithful
Desacralization
conscious removal or reduction of sacred symbols from religious life and worship
Dormition
feast of the Falling Asleep of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Donatism
heresy holding that validity of sacraments depends on moral character of priest
Docetism
heretical system dating from apostolic times, which held that Christ only seemed to be a man, who was born, lived, suffered, and died.
Demiurge
originally a craftsman working for the people, used by plato to designate the maker of the Material Universe.
Dialectical Materialism
philosophy founded by Marx and Engels and condemned by the Church. It holds that only matter is real
Desecration
profanation os a sacred person, place, or thing
Demonology
science or doctrine concerning demons, who were originally thought to be spirits between the gods and men.
Deontologism
theory associated with Immanuel Kant that only acts done from a motive of duty have moral value
Dogmatic Relativisim
theory that all dogmas are tied and circumstanced conditioned
Demythology
theory that claims language and spirit of Scriptures are mythical in character.
Diabolism
worship of the devilry invoking his assistance, depending on his guidance, and consciously choosing to honor the evil spirit in preference to God