Arianism

Arianism Definition

Ari·an·ism (er′ē ən iz′əm, ar′-)

noun

the doctrines of Arius, who taught that Jesus was not of the same substance as God, but a created being exalted above all other creatures

Arianism Usage Examples

Converse of object

fight: He fought Arianism and was exiled to the East.
condemn: Every time we say the creed in church, we condemn Arianism in ringing terms.

Noun used with modifier

charge: Athanasius charges Arianism with dualism, and even polytheism, and with destroying the whole doctrine of salvation.

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