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)
A traditional belief is a belief that has developed through usage and custom. Many traditional beliefs are often codified in the law to protect them. To do otherwise often leads to the disruption, and sometimes destruction, of society.