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adiaphorism
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adiaphorism [ˌædɪˈæfəˌrɪzəm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a Christian Protestant theological theory that certain rites and actions are matters of indifference in religion since not forbidden by the Scriptures
[see adiaphorous]
adiaphorist  n
adiaphoristic  adj
adiaphorism
a tolerance of conduct or beliefs not specifically forbidden in the Scriptures. Cf. Flacianism, Philippism. — adiaphorist, n. — adiaphoristic, adj.
See also: Protestantism
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