dogma
a system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth
dogmatic
pertaining to dogma; expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner
heterodox
not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions
agnostic
a person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god; relating to the belief that the existence of a god is unknowable
physiognomy
the art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character
prognosis
a prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction
criterion
a standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made
hypocrisy
pretendign to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have
amnesty
a general pardon for offenders, especially for political offenses (forgiveness for crime)
mnemonic
relating to or assisting the memory; a device used in remembering
frenetic
frantic; frenzied
schizophrenia
person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, delusions and withdrawal from relationship; a situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life
arraign
(legal) to call to court to answer charges; to accuse, to charge with wrongdoing
rationale
the reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for)
rationalize
to provide a rational basis for something, often by false or self- serving reasoning
