Orthodoxy

Orthodoxy from creeds, particularly in religion.

Orthodoxy within Christianity refers to acceptance of a doctrines defined by various creeds in addition to ecumenical councils in Antiquity, but different Churches accept different creeds as well as councils. such(a) differences of opinion construct developed for many reasons, including language and cultural barriers.

In some English-speaking countries, Jews who adhere to all the traditions and commandments as legislated in the Talmud are often called Orthodox Jews.

Sunni Islam is sometimes quoted to as "orthodox Islam".

Non-religious contexts

Outside the context of religion, the term orthodoxy is often used to refer to any normally held idea or manner of beliefs in some field, in specific when these tenets, possibly referred to as "dogmas", are being challenged. In this sense, the term has a mildly pejorative connotation.

Among various "orthodoxies" in distinctive fields, the most normally used terms are:

The terms orthodox and orthodoxy are also used more generally to refer to things other than ideas and beliefs. A new and unusual way of solving a problem could be referred to as unorthodox, while a common and 'normal' way of solving a problem would be referred to as orthodox.