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confessionalism

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Con`fes´sion`al`ism
n.1.(Eccl.) An exaggerated estimate of the importance of giving full assent to any particular formula of the Christian faith.
confessionalism
an advocacy of the maintenance of a confession of faith as a prerequisite to membership in a religious group. — confessionalian, n., adj.
See also: Theology
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To encourage vast participation (in political life), a national committee should be established and charged with abolishing confessionalism in politics," he said in a speech marking Sunday's 66th anniversary of independence.
Sleiman seeks abolition of religion in Lebanese politics by AFP / AFP Global Edition
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