ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Doctrine

Okay, kiddo, so imagine you have a set of rules that you follow at home, like washing your hands before eating or cleaning up your toys after playing. These rules help you live a good life, right?

The idea of doctrine is a lot like that, but on a bigger scale. It's a set of rules, teachings, or beliefs that a group of people, like a religion or political group, follow in order to live their best life or achieve their goals.

For example, a religious doctrine might tell people how to worship, how to live a good life, and what happens after they die. Meanwhile, a political doctrine might tell people how to govern themselves and make decisions as a nation.

Doctrine can be really important to people because it gives them a sense of purpose and direction. It helps them know what they believe, what's important to them, and how to live their lives.

But just like the rules you follow at home, not everyone agrees on every part of doctrine. Sometimes people have different ideas about what's best, and that can lead to disagreements and even arguments. So it's important to respect different points of view and be open to learning from each other.