doctrinal uniformity
[/dɒkˈtraɪnəl juːnɪˈfɔːrmɪti/]
nounfemininepl: uniformidades doutrinais
uniformidade doutrinária
1. The state or quality of maintaining consistent and standardized religious, political, or philosophical doctrines across an organization, institution, or group
The Catholic Church historically enforced doctrinal uniformity to prevent schisms and heresy.
A Igreja Católica historicamente manteve a uniformidade doutrinária para evitar cismas e heresias.
2. The practice of requiring adherence to a single set of official doctrines or principles
The government attempted to impose doctrinal uniformity in all educational institutions.
O governo tentou impor uniformidade doutrinária em todas as instituições educacionais.
This term is particularly relevant in discussions of religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church, and authoritarian regimes. In Brazil, it appears frequently in historical and theological scholarship regarding colonial religious control and institutional governance. The concept is often invoked in debates about religious freedom and institutional autonomy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
enforce doctrinal uniformity
maintain doctrinal uniformity
impose doctrinal uniformity
doctrinal uniformity across the board
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