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quietism

 

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Noun quietism has 1 sense
  1. quietism - a form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God
    --1 is a kind of
    mysticism, religious mysticism

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Quietism

Definition:

Quietism refers to a philosophical, religious, or spiritual doctrine that advocates peace, inner calm, and introspection as a means to attain harmony and enlightenment.

Examples:

  1. Despite the chaos around her, Sarah found solace in the quietism of her meditation practice.
  2. The quietism of the monk's lifestyle allowed him to disconnect from the material world and focus on spiritual growth.
  3. Some critics argue that the concept of quietism promotes passivity rather than proactive engagement with societal issues.

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