Arminianism

American  

[ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / ɑrˈmɪn i əˌnɪz əm /

noun

Theology.

1. the doctrinal teachings of Jacobus Arminius or his followers, especially the doctrine that Christ died for all people and not only for the elect.

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Other Word Forms

• Arminian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Arminianism

1610–20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

Example Sentences

As America expanded so did Arminianism, this time taking the form of Methodism and all the variants that came in its wake.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2021

Among the more anti-authoritarian sects was Arminianism – or in America, Methodism – in which the accent shifted subtly to the individual’s role in salvation.

From The Guardian • Sep. 8, 2016

Let us not ask what philosophy is demanded by Calvinism in opposition to Pelagianism and Arminianism, or by the latter in opposition to the former; let us ask simply for the laws of our being.

From A Review of Edwards's by Tappan, Henry Philip

I make no remarks at present upon the morality of this course, but deduce that Arminianism preaching, to some extent, is necessary to keep up Calvinistic congregations.

From The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted by Hodgson, F. (Francis)

The revival system is Arminianism grafted on Calvinism.

From Orthodoxy: Its Truths And Errors by Clarke, James Freeman