A philosophy of focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy, grace and common sense
A faith system based largely on one's personnel performance against a set of idealized standards One's faith is strengthened and supported through the comparison to and knowledge of requirements prescribed by the system's promulgators
A philosophy of focusing on the text of written law to the exclusion of the intent of law, elevating strict adherence to law over justice, mercy and common sense