Erastianism

Erastianism [ɪˈræstɪəˌnɪzəm]

n

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the theory that the state should have authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters

[named after Thomas Erastus (1524-83), Swiss theologian to whom such views were attributed]

Erastian  n & adj

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Erastianism

the doctrine stating that in ecclesiastical affairs the state rules over the church. — Erastian, n., adj.

See also: Theology

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Noun

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Erastianism - the doctrine that the state is supreme over the church in ecclesiastical matters Byzantinism, Caesaropapism theological doctrine - the doctrine of a religious group