Churchism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Churchism is a noun meaning Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism.
Meaning
Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism.
More Meanings
- A cliché or overused saying uttered in church.
Example Sentences
The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism .
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."
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!"
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!"
Word Forms
- churchisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include formalism, church, institutionalism, doctrinalism, fundamentalism, traditionalism.
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