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accommodationism

accommodationism

9.9
A belief that religion and science can exist together
  • noun
  • /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃənɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : acomodacionismo
  • In discussions about evolution and creationism, accommodationism seeks to find common ground between differing beliefs.

Examples

  • You summed up my opinions and position on these matters beautifully, as far as when to be dickish, etc. and, more to the point, the internal conflict that I have regarding 'building bridges' (to borrow from the godfather of accommodationism) with the faithful.

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  • The concept of accommodationism encourages scientists to engage in open dialogues with religious groups.

  • Many educators advocate for accommodationism, promoting a coexistence of scientific inquiry and faith.

Antonyms

conflict
397 2.3

A serious disagreement between people or groups over ideas

disagreement
268 1.6

A situation when people do not have the same opinion

How Reconciling

integration
55 4.1
accommodationism
  • Formal
9.9

Surface Forms

accommodationism singular
accommodationisms plural

Morphology

accommodationism = accommodation (semi-transparent) = accommodation + ism

The formation is regular ('accommodation' + '-ism'), but the specific epistemological stance about reconciling religion and science is a specialized sense requiring background knowledge.

Etymology

Accommodationism comes from accommodate ('to make room' or 'adjust') and -ism ('a belief or policy'). Picture science and faith each moving a little so they can fit together and be discussed calmly. So, accommodationism here means the view that religious faith and scientific knowledge can coexist and be brought into dialogue.