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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism..
The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism .
This identification of himself with his denomination is the acme of consecration, and this aborption of individual consciousness in the common and larger consciousness of the Church is a sign of efficient churchism, which, well regulated, may contribute to the enlargement of Christ's kingdom.
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!"
One churchism (a term or phrase that we use in church that has almost become a cliché) that is used when talking about prayer is the phrase "touch and agree."
Kids kept yelling ingrained churchisms for us to debunk, a la MythBusters: " God helps those who help themselves! " " Cleanliness is next to godliness! " "A gate in Jerusalem was named Eye of a Needle, so it's fine to be rich!"
Use churchism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Churchism means Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism..
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The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism .
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