article of faith

noun

1. a fundamental belief; tenet.

article of faith

noun

1. Christianity any of the clauses or propositions into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided
2. a deeply held belief

Word History and Origins

Origin of article of faith¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

But through endless repetition, Carlson and others have made it a right-wing article of faith that Democrats are encouraging undocumented immigration and registering the undocumented to vote in significant numbers.

From Salon

We picked that up as an article of faith.”

From Los Angeles Times

One veteran child-abuse prosecutor articulated the article of faith underpinning the case: “No amount of questioning can make a child believe what he doesn’t believe.”

From Los Angeles Times

Its unfounded allegations became an article of faith for an untold number of Americans convinced that the election had been stolen.

From New York Times

It's basically an article of faith in the GOP now that if liberals are yelling at you, you must be doing something right.

From Salon