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dogma
A doctrine or truth of faith that is considered unshakable and binding, especially in religion or an ideology. A dogma claims absolute validity and must not be questioned.
Die Dreifaltigkeit ist ein zentrales Dogma des christlichen Glaubens.
The Trinity is a central dogma of the Christian faith.
The adjective 'dogmatisch' (dogmatic) is derived from the noun 'das Dogma' (dogma). It describes a person or attitude that rigidly clings to doctrines and does not allow criticism.
Seine dogmatische Haltung macht eine Diskussion unmöglich.
His dogmatic attitude makes discussion impossible.
Outside a purely religious or ideological specialist context, 'Dogma' (dogma) usually has a negative meaning. It describes an opinion that is criticized as rigid, unproven, and unquestioned.
Wir müssen dieses alte Dogma endlich überwinden.
We finally have to overcome this old dogma.
In its critical meaning, 'Dogma' (dogma) is often combined with verbs such as 'an etwas festhalten' (to cling to something), 'etwas infrage stellen' (to question something), or 'etwas überwinden' (to overcome something).
Er hält stur an seinen alten Dogmen fest.
He stubbornly clings to his old dogmas.
opinion
'die Meinung' and 'das Dogma' both have to do with a view or belief. An opinion is personal, however, and can change. You can discuss it or adjust it based on new information. A dogma is much more fixed: it is considered absolutely true and often is not meant to be questioned, especially in religion, ideology, or very rigid views. The words can be confused when someone defends their opinion very strongly. Even so, not every strong opinion is a dogma. 'Dogma' only fits when something is treated as a fixed truth and criticism is hardly allowed.
In der Diskussion wirkte seine Ansicht fast wie ein Dogma, weil er keine Fragen zuließ.
In the discussion, his view seemed almost like a dogma because he allowed no questions.
Was ist deine Meinung zu dem neuen Plan?
What is your opinion of the new plan?