Ecumenicalism (Noun)
Meaning
(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Pope emphasized ecumenicalism in his sermon as a means to bring about greater unity among different Christian denominations.
- Ecumenicalism has been the central doctrine guiding interfaith dialogue and cooperation in the international Christian community for decades.
- Many Christian denominations have come to recognize the importance of ecumenicalism in today's increasingly pluralistic society.
- By promoting mutual understanding and respect through ecumenicalism, Christians can work together more effectively to address common social and moral issues.
- The ecumenical movement has given rise to ecumenicalism, which focuses on fostering closer relationships and shared goals among various Christian denominations worldwide.