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The concept of Human invention in Christianity

In Christianity, the term human invention signifies concepts or practices originated from human creativity rather than divine instruction. It encompasses the idea that certain rituals, such as confirmation and extreme unction in Protestantism, can be discarded without losing faith's essence. Early Christianity also addresses this idea through Peter's differentiation between divine truth and potentially fabricated doctrines, underscoring that human inventions may distract from authentic worship and spiritual understanding.

Synonyms: Human creation, Human development, Innovation, Creation, Discovery, Development, Ingenuity, Design, Contrivance, Formulation, Advancement

In Dutch: Menselijke uitvinding; In Finnish: Ihmisen keksint枚; In Malay: Ciptaan manusia; In Swedish: M盲nsklig uppfinning; In German: Menschliche Erfindung; In Spanish: Invenci贸n humana

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Christian concept of 'Human invention'

Christianity Books

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
Protestantism Books

From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) Concepts or practices created by people, often without divine endorsement, which can detract from genuine worship of God.[1]

From: The Second Helvetic Confession

(1) Human inventions are what confirmation and extreme unction are considered, which the Church can dispense with without any loss, and are not present in the churches.[2]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) Peter distinguishes between truth and the possibility that Simon's doctrines are merely fabricated by humans.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature

(1) The theory that the concept of sacrifice originated from human culture or societal needs rather than a divine source.[4]

Plural form: Human inventions.