Aliturgic

/ˌæɪlɪˈtɜrdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Not using or not requiring liturgy; existing outside of formal religious ritual and ceremony.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (not) plus 'liturgy' (public worship service), with the suffix '-ic.' It describes religious practices or groups that avoid formal ceremonial structures.

Kelly Says

Some Christian denominations pride themselves on being aliturgic—they reject fancy ceremonies and robes because they believe prayer should be personal and simple, not formal.

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