ecumenism

(noun)

Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation.

Related Terms

  • Orthodox Christians
  • interfaith dialogue
  • denominationalism

Examples of ecumenism in the following topics:

  • Ecumenism

    • Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at creating greater Christian unity or cooperation.
    • Ecumenism refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation .
    • Within this particular context, ecumenism refers to the idea that Christians should literally unify under a single Christian church.
    • Ecumenism contrasts with the practice of interfaith dialogue, which is aimed at unity, respect, and cooperation among diverse religions.
    • Ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation.
  • Religious Denominations

    • In a similar but different vein, ecumenism mainly refers to initiatives aimed at greater Christian unity or cooperation.
    • Within this particular context, the term ecumenism refers to the idea of a Christian unity in the literal meaning: that there should be a single Christian Church.
  • Protestantism

    • The Federal Council of Churches, founded in 1908, marked the first major expression of a growing, modern ecumenical movement among Christians in the United States.
    • In 1950, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (usually identified as National Council of Churches, or NCC) represented a dramatic expansion in the development of ecumenical cooperation.
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