: Provides a framework for spiritual growth and ethical living [21].
: The study of "last things," including the afterlife , the end of the world, and the final judgment [18, 22]. Sources of Doctrine Doctrines are typically derived from several key sources: theological doctrine
: For many faiths, the primary authority is a sacred text (like the Bible), which provides explicit truths and principles for living [21, 25]. : Provides a framework for spiritual growth and
: The theological study of humanity, emphasizing that humans are created in the image of God but are currently in a fallen state due to sin [21, 26]. " including the afterlife
: Defines what a specific religious community believes and how they differ from others [11].