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clericalism [ˈklɛrɪkəˌlɪzəm] n 1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a policy of upholding the power of the clergy 2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the power of the clergy esp when excessively strong clericalist n clericalism 1. an undue influence of the hierarchy and clergy in public affairs and government. See also: Catholicism
2. the principles and interests of the clergy. 3. the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood; sacerdotalism. Cf. laicism. — clericalist, n. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations clericalism n → Klerikalismus m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A Christianity given over to stereotyped rhetoric," Berdyaev writes in his book on Dostoevsky, "formal and spiritless in its rites, debased by clericalism or laicizing, cannot be a life-giving force. Under each of them he then squeezes a pet theory of his own, respectively priesthood and clericalism (Mahoney), ecumenism (Murphy-O'Connor), liberation theology (Madariaga); local theologies in Africa (Arinze) and syncretism in Asia (Darmaetmadja). Women appear as major, determining forces in their husbands' clericalism and conservatism and are also blamed for raising non-reformist students. |
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