A system emphasizing church authority and traditions; the practice of adhering closely to ecclesiastical practices and doctrines.
From 'ecclesiastic' plus '-ism'. Similar to ecclesiasticalism, describing ideologies that prioritize institutional church authority.
Ecclesiasticism and ecclesiasticalism are almost identical twins—both describe the power of the church institution, which makes sense since they were created by people who either loved or hated the church's influence!
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