Churchism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism. countable, uncountable

    "The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism ."

  2. 2
    A cliché or overused saying uttered in church. countable, uncountable

    "Christians resort to churchisms such as: “Let go and let God”; “Love the sinner, hate the sin”; “I have Jesus in my heart”; “God said it. I believe it. That settles it!""

Synonyms

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sectarianism

Example

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"The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism ."

Etymology

From church + -ism.

Related phrases

high churchismlow churchism

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