What is another word for erastianism?

Pronunciation: [ɪɹˈast͡ʃənˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Erastianism is a term used to describe the belief that the state has authority over the church in matters of doctrine and worship. There are a few synonyms that can be used to describe this concept, including caesaropapism, sacralism, and state control of religion. Caesaropapism is a term that combines the words "Caesar" and "pope" to describe a system where the secular ruler has control over both the state and the church. Sacralism refers to the belief that the state should be infused with religious values and institutions. State control of religion refers to the power of the government to regulate religious practices and beliefs. These concepts are all related to erastianism and reflect different aspects of the relationship between the state and religion.

Synonyms for Erastianism:

What are the hypernyms for Erastianism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    secularism, ecclesiastical authority, civil supremacy over religious affairs, supremacy of the state.

Usage examples for Erastianism

His earliest enthusiasm was for the defence and exaltation of the Catholic Faith, for the liberation of the Church from the bonds of nationalism and erastianism.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
This erastianism is illustrated by no one more signally than by the Pontifex Maximus of Prussian Protestantism, His Excellency Wirklicher Geheimrath Adolf von Harnack.
"German Problems and Personalities"
Charles Sarolea
If you look back over history you can't help seeing that the only Christian body that was ever able to resist erastianism on the one side and endless division on the other has been the Church built on Peter.
"Dawn of All"
Robert Hugh Benson

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