Material Principle

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In Christian theology, a material principle is the central teaching of a religion, religious tradition or movement, denomination, church, religious body or organization. If properly identified and understood, the material principle helps a scholar understand all the teachings of a religious group. All of the tenets of a doctrinal system can be explained in relationship to its material principle.

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