Capernaism

/kəˈpɜːr.neɪ.ɪz.əm/ noun

A heretical belief or practice associated with Capernaum, often related to misinterpretations of Biblical teachings about the Eucharist or bread.

From Capernaum, the biblical city where Jesus taught, plus -ism suffix. Associated with early Christian theological disputes about the nature of eating Christ's flesh.

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