Dogma

1. (n.) A statement of religious belief set forth by a church or council; a tenet; a doctrine.

2. (n.) A formally stated and authoritatively settled doctrine; a definite, established, and authoritative tenet.

3. (n.) A doctrinal notion asserted without regard to evidence or truth; an arbitrary dictum.

Thesaurus Entries

Athanasian Creed, Catechism, Nicene Creed, a belief, article of faith, articles of faith, articles of religion, axiom, belief, canon, conviction, credenda, credo, creed, doctrine, maxim, persuasion, precept, principle, teaching, tenet, view