Schism Vocab Flashcards
schism
a split/division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
division
the state of being divided. the act, process, or an instance of distributing among a number. one of the parts or groupings into which a whole is divided or is divisible
doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
societal
Things relating to society or social relations.
alienation
the feeling that you have no connection with the people around you or that you are not part of a group
excommunicate
officially exclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church
liberal
a supporter of policies that are socially progressive and promote social welfare
hierarchy
a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
endorse
declare one’s public approval or support of.
emperor
A ruler having total control of a country or region.
conversion
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
denomination
A self-governing group in the christian branch
patriarch
The male head of a family or tribe.
dialectic
The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions.
partition
To divide something into parts or sections.
revision
Revision of the historical record can reflect new discoveries of fact, evidence, and interpretation as they come to light.
iconoclasm
Iconoclasm is when people believe that certain pictures or statues, especially those related to religion, shouldn’t be used or shown so they might brake it to get rid of them.
affiliation
The state of being connected to or associated with someone or something.
Liturgy
The customary public ritual of worship performed by a religious group, usually Christians.
anti-thesis
A person or thing that is the exact opposite of someone or something else.
