Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: proponent (Noun) One who supports something; an advocate. Origin: * From proponens, present participle of prÅpÅnere
religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; he lost his faith but not his morality. faith, religion. persecution - the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
Catholicism (from Greek ÎºÎ±Î¸Î¿Î»Î¹ÎºÎ¹ÏÎ¼ÏÏ, katholikismos, universal doctrine) is a term which in its broadest sense refers to the beliefs and practices of Christian denominations that describe themselves as Catholic. It commonly reflects traditions of Catholic theology, doctrine, liturgy, ethics, and spirituality.