adiaphorism
(ˌædɪˈæfəˌrɪzəm) n (Theology) a Christian Protestant theological theory that certain rites and actions are matters of indifference in religion since not forbidden by the Scriptures
[C19: see adiaphorous]
ˌadiˈaphorist n
ˌadiˌaphoˈristic adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
adiaphorism
a tolerance of conduct or beliefs not specifically forbidden in the Scriptures. Cf. Flacianism, Philippism. — adiaphorist, n. — adiaphoristic, adj.
See also: Protestantism-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.