What is Dogma?
Dogma is a set of beliefs or doctrines that are established by an authority as unquestionably true. These beliefs are often treated as infallible and not open to discussion or debate.
Characteristics of Dogma
- Authoritative Pronouncement
- Immutable Truth
- Unquestionable Nature
- Exclusivity
Examples of Dogma
One of the most well-known examples of dogma is religious dogma, where certain beliefs are considered to be divinely revealed and must be accepted without question by followers. Another example is scientific dogma, where established theories are often held as absolute truth until proven otherwise.
Case Studies
One famous case of dogma in history is the trial of Galileo by the Roman Catholic Church for advocating the heliocentric model of the solar system, which went against the church’s geocentric dogma at the time. Another example is the dogmatic rejection of continental drift theory by many in the scientific community until evidence overwhelming supported it.
Statistics on Dogma
According to a survey, 65% of people adhere to some form of dogmatic beliefs in their daily lives, whether religious, political, or scientific.
