Ecumenism meaning

ĕk'yə-mə-nĭz'əm, ĭ-kyo͝o'-
A movement promoting unity among Christian churches or denominations.
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The ecumenical movement among Christian churches.
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A movement promoting worldwide unity among religions through greater cooperation and improved understanding.
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The principles or practice of promoting cooperation or better understanding among differing religious faiths.
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(philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
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Ecumenism Sentence Examples

  • This new document does not attempt to change the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding ecumenism.

  • But is this really the kind of level playing field that encourages ecumenism?

  • I do find it curious when people talk of ecumenism to mean ecumenism with other episcopal churches alone.

  • What has ecumenism to contribute to contemporary debates on racism, globalization, justice, peace, and gender issues?

  • Let me say right away, before we enter into these verses, that the Bible does not aspire or teach false ecumenism.

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