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Denominationalism

noun
1.
A narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination.  Synonym: sectarianism.
2.
The tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious denominations or to advocate such separations.





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"Denominationalism" Quotes from Famous Books



... must not allow ourselves to be precipitated upon destruction by men who may be philosophers, but who are no politicians.... We must now retire on the second line of defence. What is that to be? I lay down first that the thing to be resisted is denominationalism. If it can be got rid of altogether— best; but if not, then to the greatest degree—next best. Now, as a politician (not as a philosopher) I am quite satisfied that neither in the House of Commons nor in the country can we beat denominationalism by ...
— The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke V1 • Stephen Gwynn
... congregations have united. When we behold it our hopes rise, but they are doomed to early blight by a careful study of the situation. The cause of denominationalism is the tenacious clinging to faith and doctrines. Whether or no we ought to all believe precisely alike about non-essentials, one thing is sure, the man who does not cleave to some faith, heart and head and brain and blood, is worthless in Christ's army. Milksops may be ornamental, they are certainly ...
— The Heart-Cry of Jesus • Byron J. Rees


Words linked to "Denominationalism" :   narrow-mindedness, narrowness, sectarianism, disposition, tendency, inclination


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