Romanism (Noun)
Meaning
The beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church based in Rome.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The Protestant Reformation was a reaction against the perceived excesses and corruption of Romanism in the 16th century.
- Many of the criticisms leveled against Romanism by the Reformers were based on the perceived abuses of power by the Catholic clergy.
- The Oxford Movement in the 19th century was a response to the perceived threat of Romanism to the Church of England.
- The Catholic Revival in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to a renewed emphasis on traditional Romanism in the United States.
- Some Evangelical Protestants view Romanism as a distortion of authentic Christian teaching and practice.