noun
- The principle or practice of promoting unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations or religions.
Usage: Often used in religious and theological contexts; Related to ecumenical movements and interfaith dialogue
Examples
- The bishop's commitment to ecumenicalism helped bridge divisions between Catholic and Protestant communities.
- Ecumenicalism emphasizes shared Christian values over doctrinal differences.
- The conference promoted ecumenicalism by bringing together leaders from various faith traditions.
- Many modern churches embrace ecumenicalism as a path toward greater religious understanding.
- Ecumenicalism has grown stronger in recent decades as interfaith cooperation increases.