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Socinian

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So·cin·i·an  (s-sn-n)
n.
An adherent of a 16th-century Italian sect holding unitarian views, including denial of the divinity of Jesus.
adj.
Of or relating to the Socinians or their doctrines.

[New Latin Socininus, after Laelius Socinus and Faustus Socinus.]

So·cini·an·ism n.

Socinian [səʊˈsɪnɪən]
n
(Christian Churches, other) a supporter of the beliefs of Faustus and Laelius Socinus, who rejected such traditional Christian doctrines as the divinity of Christ, the Trinity, and original sin, and held that those who follow Christ's virtues will be granted salvation
adj
(Christian Churches, other) of or relating to the Socinians or their beliefs
Socinianism  n
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Noun1.Socinian - an adherent of the teachings of Socinus; a Christian who rejects the divinity of Christ and the Trinity and original sin; influenced the development of Unitarian theology
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another


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It wa allowed to be used by the Longwood Mechanics Institute as a day school and venue for preaching for all denomination of Christians - except Catholics, Mormons, Unitarians and Socinians Scientific, moral, social and politica lectures were allowed in the building a well as speeches and 'soirees' Butevents thathad 'immoraltendency' - such as balls or theatrical entertainment - were not allowed.
Of particular value here are the United Provinces and Poland-Lithuania, "which had toleration inscribed into its constitution" and became "the home of the Socinian church" (24).
For a long time Catholics, schismatic Greeks, Protestants and Socinians lived as brothers in a society that was truly Christian because it was truly tolerant.
 
 
 
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