orthodoxy
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Orthodoxy refers to accepting and following beliefs or practices that are considered correct or mainstream, particularly in religion. It matters because it helps define what different religious communities consider as authentic faith and can influence how members understand their identity and practice.
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Orthodoxy () is adherence to a purported "correct" or otherwise mainstream- or classically accepted creed, especially in religion.
Orthodoxy within Christianity can refer to acceptance of the doctrines defined by various creeds and ecumenical councils in antiquity, though different Churches accept the creeds and councils to varying degrees. Such differences of opinion have developed for numerous reasons, including language and cultural barriers. Eastern Orthodoxy and Oriental Orthodoxy, two of the ancient branches of Christianity, are also sometimes referred to simply as "Orthodoxy".