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restorationism
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restorationism [ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃəˌnɪzəm]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) belief in a future life in which human beings will be restored to a state of perfection and happiness
restorationist  n & adj

restorationism
the belief in a temporary future punishment and a final restoration of all sinners to the favor of God. Also called restitutionism. — restorationist, n.
See also: Protestantism


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One group of conciliar progressives--often dubbed restorationists today--now argue that nothing really new happened at the council.
Starting in the 1600s, so-called Judaisers and Restorationists published books and raised money to promote the return of Jews to their ancient homeland.
The Tribune article, which assumes a fair amount of familiarity with the Mormon religion, notes that: "Like the LDS [Latter Day Saints] Church, Restorationists have endowment ceremonies but they do not do them as proxies for others nor do baptism for the dead.
 
 
 
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