Indifferentism

Indifferentism
Indifferentism In*dif"fer*ent*ism, n. [Cf. F. indiff['e]rentisme.] [1913 Webster] 1. State of indifference; lack of interest or earnestness; especially, a systematic apathy regarding what is true or false in religion or philosophy; agnosticism. [1913 Webster]

The indifferentism which equalizes all religions and gives equal rights to truth and error. --Cardinal Manning. [1913 Webster]

2. (Metaph.) Same as {Identism}. [1913 Webster]

3. (R. C. Ch.) A heresy consisting in an unconcern for any particular creed, provided the morals be right and good. --Gregory XVI. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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