Quietism (Noun)
Meaning
A form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Quietism as a Christian mystical movement gained popularity in the 17th century due to its emphasis on passivity and introspection.
- Many quietists during the Renaissance sought solitude in remote locations to focus on their spiritual development through prayer and contemplation.
- Quietism allowed individuals to strip away distractions and solely focus on a personal connection with God.
- Through quietism, mystics like Miguel de Molinos emphasized the importance of an interior spiritual life, away from worldly attachments.
- By practicing quietism, individuals aimed to abandon all personal effort and ambitions to be fully guided by God's will.