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Methodism
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Meth·od·ism  (mth-dzm)
n.
1. The beliefs, worship, and system of organization of the Methodists.
2. methodism Emphasis on systematic procedure.

Methodism [ˈmɛθədɪzəm]
n
(Christianity / Protestantism) the system and practices of the Methodist Church, developed by the English preacher John Wesley (1703-91) and his followers

Methodism
1. the religious teachings and church polity of John Wesley, 18th-century English theologian and evangelist, or those of his followers.
2. the doctrines, polity, beliefs, and rituals of the Methodist Church, founded by Wesley, especially its emphasis on personal and social morality. Also called Wesleyanism. — Methodist, n., adj.
See also: Protestantism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Methodism - the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public moralsMethodism - the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals
Protestantism - the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
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Methodism [ˈmeθədɪzəm] Nmetodismo m
Methodism [ˈmɛθədɪzəm] nméthodisme m
Methodism
nMethodismus m
Methodism [ˈmɛθədɪzm] nmetodismo


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John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, left us a wonderful motto: Earn all you can; save all you can; then you can give all you can.
Wesley and his brother Charles were ordained clergy in the Church of England and their Methodist movement reinvigorated the church.
Due to the influence of John Wesley, Arminianism is perhaps most prominent in the Methodist movement.
 
 
 
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