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indifferentism

indifferentism

9.9
A way of thinking that different beliefs or opinions do not matter
  • noun
  • /ˌɪndɪˈfɛrənˌtɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : indiferentismo
  • Critics argue that indifferentism leads to apathy and a failure to engage with important social issues.

Examples

  • Kevin: Well, the reason I overcomplicated it was because James' decision to include the theological term "indifferentism" rubbed me the wrong way, extremely.

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  • This shameful font of indifferentism gives rise to the absurd and erroneous proposition that liberty of conscience must be maintained for everyone.

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  • Many people view religious indifferentism as a dangerous attitude that undermines moral values.

  • The rise of indifferentism among the youth is often reflected in their lack of commitment to any particular belief system.

Synonyms

tolerationism
vsindifferentism
9.5

Allowing people to have different beliefs and practices

sees belief differences as unimportant rather than merely allowing them
indiscrimination
vsindifferentism
7.9

Treating people or things the same without noticing their differences

focuses on beliefs and religions being unimportant rather than equal treatment

Antonyms

concern
∞ 1.5

A feeling of worry about people or things you care about

importance
663 1.0

A quality that makes something have great value or effect

How Important

dogmatism
3 7.5
pluralism
11 7.2
tolerance
160 3.7
indifferentism
  • Formal
9.9
indifference
71 4.6

Surface Forms

indifferentism singular
indifferentisms plural

Morphology

indifferentism = indifferent (semi-transparent) = in + different + ism

Formally derived from 'indifferent' + '-ism', but here it names a specific attitude toward differences in beliefs (a normative position), which is a more specialized extension.

Etymology

Indifferentism combines in- 'not', different 'not the same', and -ism 'belief or attitude', which gives the image of 'differences do not matter'. That's why the word can mean an attitude that differences in opinions or beliefs are unimportant.