creed /ˈkrid/
  教條,主義,綱領
  Creed n.
  1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
     In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.   --Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
  2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
     I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.   --Shak.
  Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
  Creed, v. t. To believe; to credit. [Obs.]
     That part which is so creeded by the people.   --Milton.
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  creed
       n 1: any system of principles or beliefs [syn: credo]
       2: the written body of teachings of a religious group that are
          generally accepted by that group [syn: religious doctrine,
           church doctrine, gospel]