Creed. Not the band.

The definition of creed is a set of beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions; a faith. Examples of creeds can be found in just about anything and everywhere from religious texts, government documents, to musical lyrics. For the Christian religion, examples of creeds or credos could be the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments are a set of beliefs that are used to guide Christians actions in life. The Constitution of the United States of America is also a great example of creed. More precisely the Preamble; It states the principles this nation was founded on. When it comes to creeds in musical lyrics, you can look at any list of hits, from today to hits of the past. Bob Marley's song One Love is a great example. In the song Marley states “one love, one heart, lets get together and feel alright.” This works as a creed as it clearly states the artist's belief and appreciation of peace and love. Groups like Amnesty International use their statements of belief or mission statements to clearly define what they believe and work for. These statements work as creeds as they remind the members and define what the group is working towards and helps the members see how their actions impact their representation of the group as a whole. Creeds are everywhere and are interpreted by everyone in unique ways.