2cath·o·lic

\ˈkath-lik, ˈka-thə-\  

Etymology: Middle English catholik, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French catholique, from Late Latin catholicus, from Greek katholikos universal, general, from katholou in general, from kata by + holos whole — more at cata-, safe Date: 14th century 1 a often capitalized: of, relating to, or forming the church universal b often capitalized: of, relating to, or forming the ancient undivided Christian church or a church claiming historical continuity from it c capitalized: Roman Catholic 2: comprehensive , universal ; especially: broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests...


be·lief

\bə-ˈlēf\ 

1 : a state or habit of mind in which trust, confidence, or reliance is placed in some person or thing: FAITH 2 a : something believed; specifically: a statement or body of statements held by the advocates of any class of views; b: trust in religion: persuasion of the validity of religious ideas...



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