Docetistic

/doʊsɪˈtɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Docetists or their doctrinal beliefs about Christ's illusory physical form.

Etymology

From 'Docetist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic,' creating an adjective that describes characteristics or beliefs of docetists. The formation follows standard English morphological patterns.

Kelly Says

Docetistic thinking persists today in surprising ways—whenever someone claims suffering isn't 'really real' spiritually, they're echoing arguments first made by ancient Docetists!

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