Sentence examples for doctrine gained from inspiring English sources

Gradually, however, the Chalcedonian doctrine gained ground, and Palestine became a stronghold of orthodoxy.

As the doctrine gained adherents, though, it was criticized by the academic left — not least, by many nonwhite scholars — who worried that it made a luxury commodity of otherness.

Students in the section without discussion of LDS doctrine gained more knowledge on average than sections that did have a discussion [F 1,1050) = 6.59, p < 0.01; see Fig. 1c].

Characteristic of this period of inter-traditional debate is the legendary account of Kumārila as having studied for a time at the famous Buddhist monastic university at Nālandā, then in its prime; based on the mastery of Buddhist doctrine gained in this way, Kumārila is said to have been able decisively to counter Buddhist philosophical positions.

Since the middle of the 19th century, the German Forestry School's doctrines gained acceptance in Spain, spreading the idea that it was necessary to maintain some collective property forests under state control.

Ch'oe's new doctrine immediately gained a tremendous following, especially among the downtrodden, underprivileged peasants of southern Korea.

However, as the doctrine of karma gained acceptance in the Hindu belief, the tenet of ahiṃsā also gained prominence.

While the group subscribes to hardline Islamist doctrine, it has gained a reputation as a pragmatic group that Bonsey said is viewed as "an authentic part of the rebellion".

In most Scottish burghs, in contrast to English towns where churches and parishes tended to proliferate, there was usually only one parish church, but as the doctrine of Purgatory gained importance in the period, the number of chapelries, priests and masses for the dead within them, designed to speed the passage of souls to Heaven, grew rapidly.

In most burghs, in contrast to English towns where churches tended to proliferate, there was usually only one parish church, but as the doctrine of Purgatory gained in importance in the period, the number of chapelries, priests and masses for the dead within them grew rapidly.

" Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange doctrines, but gaining inner strength from God's kindness is good for us... " (Hebrews 13:9) " (Hebrews 13:9) Stay invested and keep your eye on the goal during life's experiences, making investments and accounting for the costs, in the good or hard times.