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Definition:
The term orthopraxy comes from the Greek for "correct action / activity" and
is used to emphasize the correct conduct, particularly with regards to religious
activity. This is contrasted with the idea of orthodoxy, which is about having the
correct sort of belief. Judaism and Islam have, historically, placed more emphasis on
orthopraxy than on orthodoxy.
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What is the Philosophy of Religion?
Sometimes confused with theology, the Philosophy of Religion is the philosophical study of religious beliefs, religious doctrines, religious arguments and religious history. The line between theology and the philosophy of religion isn't always sharp, but the primary difference is that theology tends to be apologetical in nature, committed to the defense of particular religious positions, whereas Philosophy of Religion is committed to the investigation of religion itself, rather than the truth of any particular religion.
