antinomianism
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- noun
- /ˌæntɪˈnoʊmiənɪzəm/
- Formal
- Many theologians debate the implications of antinomianism, arguing it undermines moral principles.
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Watch on YouTubeAnd one said antinomianism, which is nothing, stands above moral law.
- And one said antinomianism, which is nothing, stands above moral law.
Examples
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Antinomianism is the heretical belief that it is permitted to sin if you have been forgiven by God in advance.
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This is the old accusation of antinomianism against the gospel.
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And one said antinomianism, which is nothing, stands above moral law.
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In fact, no religion ever advocated antinomianism, though many were accused of doing so.
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It is undoubtedly true that the antinomianism of contemporary culture is in no way regime-specific.
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Hogg's novel criticizes antinomianism, not because it was anti-intellectual, but because it led to immoral behavior, like murder.
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"Because they believed that God was present in all living creatures, the Ranters' adherence to antinomianism allowed them to reject the very notion of obedience, thus making them a great threat to the stability of the government."
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And even if it did, antinomianism is largely considered heretical by Protestant churches in the tradition of the Reformation (Martin Luther was a harsh critic of the belief).
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According to Fuchs, antinomianism and moral goodness are incompatible since a positive fundamental option for God in love requires that a person not be indifferent to the morality of his or her acts, but actively strive to do everything possible to act rightly as frequently as possible.
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In discussing antinomianism, scholars often highlight its impact on Christian ethical teachings.
Antonyms
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Morphology
antinomianism = antinomian (semi-transparent) = anti + nom + ian + ism
The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'antinomian' with '-ism', but the base adjective is a learned classical formation rather than an everyday transparent word.
Etymology
Antinomianism comes from Greek parts anti- 'against' and nomos 'law', so it was used for the idea of being 'against the law' in a religious way. So antinomianism is the belief that faith and God's grace free a Christian from having to obey moral laws.