antinomianism

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Noun antinomianism has 1 sense

antinomianism - the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)
--₁ is a kind of theological doctrine, religious doctrine

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Antinomianism

Definition:

Antinomianism refers to the belief or doctrine that Christians are exempt from observing certain moral laws, especially the moral law as presented in the Bible.

Sense 1:

Noun:

A religious ideology rejecting the need for moral law observance.

Example sentence: The controversy arose when some members of the church embraced antinomianism, opposing the strict adherence to moral codes.

Sense 2:

Adjective:

Characterized by the rejection of moral laws or principles.

Example sentence: The antinomian viewpoint among the sect argued that God's grace alone saves, regardless of human actions.

Sense 3:

Local:

In local context, antinomianism may refer to any cultural or social notion promoting the disregard of established norms or laws.

Example sentence: The subversive group was described as a cultural antinomianism movement by the press.