Doxy (Theology)

Doxy (Theology)

"Doxy" comes from the "Greek", "doxa"," and means "thought" or "teaching." Hence "orthodoxy"," which means "right teaching."

The name "Doxy" was a code name used by John D. Rockefeller's personnel to communicate about shady dealings, and it meant "Standard Oil" in the parlance of that era of Trust building and Monopolism.


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