theologism
(θiːˈɒlədʒɪz(ə)m)
[f. theologist or theologize: see -ism; cf. F. théologisme (Littré).]
The action or product of theologizing; theological speculation or system: usually in a derogatory sense.
| 1867 Westcott in Contemp. Rev. VI. 407 The potential creed of the mass, springing out of spontaneous polytheism and tending to theologism. 1901 J. K. Ingram in Academy 28 Sept. 256/2 Theologism, especially in its monotheistic form. 1908 Hibbert Jrnl. July 924 Dr. White's book..has opened Mr. Tyrrell's eyes to all the vileness of theologism. |