noun
- Plural of ecumenicalism; movements, doctrines, or practices promoting unity among different Christian denominations or religions.
Usage: Usually used in academic or religious contexts; Refers to multiple distinct ecumenical movements or ideologies
Examples
- Various ecumenicalisms emerged in the 20th century to bridge divides between Protestant and Catholic churches.
- The conference explored different ecumenicalisms and their approaches to religious dialogue.
- Modern ecumenicalisms emphasize shared values across faith traditions.
- Scholars debated the strengths and weaknesses of competing ecumenicalisms.
- The rise of ecumenicalisms reflected a growing desire for interfaith cooperation.