Jansenism (Noun)
Meaning
The Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The condemnation of Jansenism by Pope Clement XI was a significant event in the history of Catholic theology.
- Jansenism emphasized the doctrine of original sin and its corrupting effect on humanity, limiting the capacity for moral good.
- Although largely rejected by the Catholic Church, Jansenism influenced various 18th-century theological debates.
- Jansenism's predestination ideas and restrictiveness led to recurring conflicts with Jesuit and other Catholic theologians.
- Jansenism's popularity endured in some European regions, even as official disapproval from Catholic leaders persisted over time.