denominationalism

• Substantif désignant la tendance à la division en confessions religieuses, en particulier dans le protestantisme, ou l'attachement étroit et exclusif à une secte ou à un parti.

A noun referring to the tendency to separate into religious denominations, especially within Protestantism, or a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party.

indénombrable

1. Sectarian adherenceC2formal

   A narrow-minded or strict loyalty to a specific religious sect, party, or denomination, often leading to division.

   esprit de clocher religieux

   • Denominationalism can hinder unity among different Christian groups.
   • His views were criticized for their strong denominationalism.
   • The conference aimed to reduce denominationalism and promote interfaith dialogue.

   Synonymesdogmatismnarrow-mindednessparochialismpartisanshipsectarianism

   Antonymesecumenismuniversalism

2. Tendency to separate into denominationsC2formal

   The tendency within Protestantism to split into separate religious denominations or to advocate for such separations.

   Confessionnalisme

   • Denominationalism in the 19th century led to the formation of many new churches.
   • Some historians study the rise of denominationalism in American religion.
   • The movement sought to overcome denominationalism by focusing on shared beliefs.

   Synonymesparticularismsectarianism

   Antonymesecumenismunionism