adiaphorism


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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

adiaphorism

a tolerance of conduct or beliefs not specifically forbidden in the Scriptures. Cf. Flacianism, Philippism. — adiaphorist, n. — adiaphoristic, adj.
See also: Protestantism
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