Erastianism

Variant of Erastian

Erastian definition

Eras·tian (ē ras′tē ən)

adjective

  1. of or supporting Thomas Erastus or his doctrines
  2. advocating the supreme authority of the state in church matters

noun

a follower of Erastus or his doctrines

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