noun
- Plural of antinomianism; doctrines or practices based on the belief that moral law is not binding on Christians who are saved by faith alone.
- Instances or expressions of the view that one is exempt from moral obligation or societal rules.
Usage: theology; historical; often used in religious or philosophical discourse
Usage: philosophical; broader usage beyond strict theology
Examples
- The theologian critiqued various antinomianisms that emerged during the Reformation.
- Some antinomianisms rejected the binding nature of the Ten Commandments for believers.
- Historical antinomianisms challenged the relationship between faith and works.
- The pastor warned against antinomianisms that could lead to moral laxity.
- Scholars debated the merits and dangers of different antinomianisms in early Christian thought.
- These antinomianisms represented a radical reinterpretation of Christian ethics.