TheocracyIt's a form of government in which a deity is the source from which all authority derives.
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A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god."The theocracy of ancient Egypt had a profound effect on its citizens."
DogmaIt's an authoritative principle, belief, or doctrine, that is expected to be held to.
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A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true."He devastatingly critiqued the religious dogma."
ReasonThe power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic.
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The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically."Strive to build your life upon reason, not faith."
Think, understand, and form judgments by a process of logic."She tried to reason with her obstinate grandchild."
TheologyIt's the study of the nature of God and religious belief.
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The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs."His writing is keyworded with a scientific approach to theology."
AtheismIt's the lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.
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Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods."The book is a defense of atheism and reason."