Jansenist (Noun)
Meaning
An advocate of Jansenism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Arnauld was a prominent Jansenist who opposed the Jesuit order and advocated for the strict moral standards of the movement.
- The Jansenist emphasized the role of human free will in the process of salvation, and encouraged individuals to lead austere and virtuous lives.
- Blaise Pascal was deeply influenced by Jansenist theology and incorporated its ideas about human depravity and divine grace into his writings.
- The Catholic Church officially condemned Jansenism as a heresy, but the Jansenist continued to find support among some clergy and laity.
- Despite the controversy surrounding Jansenism, the Jansenist remained committed to their views on original sin, predestination, and the importance of sacramental confession.