creeds

plural of creed
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as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right

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as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society

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  • These studies allow businesses to identify gaps in the current pay structures and create compensation philosophies that align with the realities of today’s workforce.
    Dr. Cassandra Henderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Adopting these philosophies can assist you in navigating your own career change journey with greater clarity, confidence, and courage.
    Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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  • Despite this ruling, Afro-Caribbean religions continue to face legal and social attacks, their freedom to practice always conditional.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Anti-Voodoo rhetoric stoked fears of Black people in New Orleans and other Southern cities, portraying the religions as evil instigators of slave rebellions.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Nationwide, more factions are forming within the Republican Party because of internal tensions between opposing ideologies, said Dave Hopkins, a political science professor at Boston College.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While their forms of governance, ideologies, interests, and capabilities differ, these revisionist powers all want to entrench autocratic rule at home and assert spheres of influence abroad.
    Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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