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Donatism

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[dan-uh-tiz-uhm, dohn-] / ˈdan əˌtɪz əm, ˈdoʊn- /

noun

  1. the principles and doctrines of Donatists.


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To add to the ignominy of the situation, Coleman apparently lifted the text of his bizarre concession announcement, in which he blamed feminism and name-checked Donatism, from a Facebook commenter called “John LeCoque.”

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2020

And, on the same model, heresies were named after their originators: Donatism and Arianism, for example.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

At bottom, here is what Donatism really was: It was an extra sharp attack of African individualism.

From Saint Augustin by O'Sullivan, Vincent

He openly favoured Donatism, which was the most numerous and influential party.

From Saint Augustin by O'Sullivan, Vincent

He wrought such a union among the bishops of Africa that Donatism lost influence more and more, and finally disappeared.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)

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