Conditionalist

/kənˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in or advocates for conditionalism; one who holds that truth or outcomes are dependent on specific conditions being met.

Etymology

From conditionalism plus the noun-forming suffix -ist (a person who believes in). Creates a noun identifying adherents of conditional philosophy.

Kelly Says

Religious debates about 'conditionalists' centered on whether God's salvation was unconditional (always available) or conditional (depends on your behavior)—essentially asking if heaven has a terms of service.

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