salvationism
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9.8
Belief that a person can be rescued from sin and have life after death
- noun
- /sælˈveɪʃənɪzəm/
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salvacionismo
- Furthermore, Emerson had an enormous impact on James by irrevocably changing the direction of his thinking "from sectarian theology to philosophical theology, from church reform to social reform, and from Salvationism to utopianism."
Examples
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In modern debates, salvationism often intersects with discussions about environmental responsibility and ethical living.
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Many religious groups advocate for salvationism, believing it to be essential for their followers' spiritual welfare.
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The rise of salvationism in various faiths has prompted comprehensive studies on its influence on community engagement.
Synonyms
conversionism
vssalvationism
1
9.3
A belief that becoming personally religious is very important
focuses on the broader doctrine of being saved rather than the individual change
Antonyms
Surface Forms
salvationism singular
salvationisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
Salvationism starts with salvation, from Latin salvare 'to save', and ends with -ism which means 'a belief or system'. So it names the belief that 'saving' people, often their souls and the promise of 'eternal life', is the central idea.