exclusivism
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9.7
- noun
- /ɪkˈskluːsɪvɪzəm/
- Specialized
:
exclusivismo
- Thus, a certain understanding of religious exclusivism does seem to increase one's confidence in the truth of Christianity.
- religious exclusivism
- defense of exclusivism
- exclusivism and inclusivism
Examples
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The Protestant philosopher Alvin Plantinga has maintained that exclusivism might help Christians become more confident in the truth of Christianity in response to religious pluralists such as John Hick.
Academic text (2011) -
More importantly, it seems to vindicate his belief that exclusivism, if understood in a certain way, might increase one's confidence in the truth of Christianity.
Academic text (2011) -
As wave upon wave of new immigrant groups landed on the shores of the United States, the cultural exclusivism of the New Humanists became increasingly pronounced.
Academic text (1992) -
Serious and sincere educators and policymakers must wake up to this shortfall, this exclusivism, and bend every effort to welcome all forms of creative discourse into the circle of intellectual thought.
Academic text (2000) -
Many religious groups uphold the belief in exclusivism, insisting that only their doctrine holds the ultimate truth.
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The pastor's teachings emphasized exclusivism, arguing that salvation is only attainable through faith in Christ.
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Critics of exclusivism often advocate for more inclusive views that accept a variety of beliefs and practices.
Synonyms
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4.6
Not willing to accept small annoyances or people with different views
3
7.5
A tendency to say your ideas are always right and ignore evidence
2
7.4
Not willing to accept opinions or ways that are different from your own
1
6.5
Unwillingness to accept ideas or people different from your own
To keep some people or ideas out of groups and decisions on purpose
An attitude of not accepting different opinions or ways of life
Antonyms
- Specialized
3
8.9
Effort to make different Christian churches and sometimes other religions work together
How Exclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word exclusivism comes from Latin parts ex- meaning 'out' and clus meaning 'shut', the same root you see in exclude and close. So exclusivism is the belief that only certain ideas or groups are allowed and others are 'shut out', which explains its use for strict religious views.