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CONTROVERSIAL THEOLOGY
That part of dogmatic theology which seeks to defend the teachings of the Church against objections to its enduring truths and binding character.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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