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denominationalism

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de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ism  (d-nm-nsh-n-lzm)
n.
1. The tendency to separate into religious denominations.
2. Advocacy of separation into religious denominations.
3. Strict adherence to a denomination; sectarianism.

de·nomi·nation·al·ist n. & adj.

denominationalism [dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) adherence to particular principles, esp to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism
2. (Sociology) the tendency to divide or cause to divide into sects or denominations
3. (Sociology) division into denominations
denominationalist  n & adj

denominationalism
1. the policy of being sectarian in spirit, especially in carrying out religious policy.
2. the tendency to separate or cause to separate into sects or denominations. — denominationalist, n., adj.
See also: Politics
1. the policy or spirit of denominations or sects.
2. the tendency to divide into denominations or sects. — denominationalist, n.
See also: Protestantism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.denominationalism - a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism"
narrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
2.denominationalism - the tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious denominations or to advocate such separations
inclination, tendency, disposition - an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"


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The Chinese have also transcended denominationalism, discovering that under persecution they could no longer enjoy the luxury of separation.
Now it is certainly the case that certain identity-formations are denied by others; this is why religious sectarianism, denominationalism, and new religious movements arise.
For example, the chapter on religion in America presents the "church" and "sect" theories and reviews the literature on denominationalism while the chapter on fundamentalism and evangelism also reviews the issue of globalization.
 
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