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quietism
[ kwahy-i-tiz-uhm ]
noun
- a form of religious mysticism taught by Molinos, a Spanish priest, in the latter part of the 17th century, requiring extinction of the will, withdrawal from worldly interests, and passive meditation on God and divine things; Molinism.
- some similar form of religious mysticism.
- mental or bodily repose or passivity.
quietism
/ ˈkwaɪəˌtɪzəm /
noun
- a form of religious mysticism originating in Spain in the late 17th century, requiring withdrawal of the spirit from all human effort and complete passivity to God's will
- a state of passivity and calmness of mind towards external events
Derived Forms
- ˈquietist, nounadjective
Other Words From
- quiet·ist noun adjective
- quiet·istic adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
After 10 years in which Orbán’s grip on civil society has been relentlessly strengthened, Faludy says: “At best, the churches have chosen quietism rather than prophetic vocation.”
To their children, this position seems like unforgivable quietism and complacency.
Because feckless but sweet peace-and-love quietism seldom makes going on a killing spree look like the obvious next step, equating the Manson “family” with hippies in general is obviously a fallacy.
However, there are those who have accused it of the sin of “quietism,” of a resigned acceptance, even, according to Anthony Burgess, an “evasion” of the worst things in the world.
It wasn’t just a matter of quietism and contemplation.
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