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clericalism

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cler·i·cal·ism  (klr-k-lzm)
n.
A policy of supporting the power and influence of the clergy in political or secular matters.
cleri·cal·ist n.
clericalism
1. an undue influence of the hierarchy and clergy in public affairs and government.
2. the principles and interests of the clergy.
3. the system, spirit, or methods of the priesthood; sacerdotalism. Cf. laicism. — clericalist, n.
See also: Catholicism
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Noun1.clericalism - a policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters
policy - a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; "they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation"


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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.
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