Meaning of churchism | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Strict adherence to the forms or principles of some church organization; sectarianism.
   countable, uncountable
2. A cliché or overused saying uttered in church.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“The appellant's idea of religion , essentially different from churchism .”

“This identification of himself with his denomination is the acme of consecration, and this aborption of individual consciousness in the common and larger consciousness of the Church is a sign of efficient churchism, which, well regulated, may contribute to the enlargement of Christ's kingdom.”

“Christians resort to churchisms such as: “Let go and let God”; “Love the sinner, hate the sin”; “I have Jesus in my heart”; “God said it. I believe it. That settles it!"”

“One churchism (a term or phrase that we use in church that has almost become a cliché) that is used when talking about prayer is the phrase "touch and agree."”

“Kids kept yelling ingrained churchisms for us to debunk, a la MythBusters: " God helps those who help themselves! " " Cleanliness is next to godliness! " "A gate in Jerusalem was named Eye of a Needle, so it's fine to be rich!"”

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