Popery (Noun)
Meaning
Offensive terms for the practices and rituals of the Roman Catholic Church.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The English Reformation was fueled by widespread criticism of popery and its perceived corruption within the Catholic Church.
- Anti-Catholic sentiment in the 17th century often manifested as protests against popery and its influence on the government.
- Many Protestant reformers viewed popery as a threat to their faith and way of life.
- The term popery was often used in a derogatory manner to describe the rituals and practices of the Catholic Church.
- Critics of the Catholic Church accused its leaders of perpetuating popery and ignoring the true teachings of the Bible.