adiaphorism


adiaphorism

(ˌædɪˈæfəˌrɪzəm) n (Theology) a Christian Protestant theological theory that certain rites and actions are matters of indifference in religion since not forbidden by the Scriptures[C19: see adiaphorous] ˌadiˈaphorist n ˌadiˌaphoˈristic adj

adiaphorism

a tolerance of conduct or beliefs not specifically forbidden in the Scriptures. Cf. Flacianism, Philippism. — adiaphorist, n. — adiaphoristic, adj.See also: Protestantism