Donatism
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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
The religious troubles caused chiefly by three heresies, Manicheism, Donatism, and Priscillianism, gave them ample opportunity of expressing their opinions.
From The Inquisition A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church by Bertrand L. (Bertrand Louis) Conway
At bottom, here is what Donatism really was: It was an extra sharp attack of African individualism.
From Saint Augustin by Vincent O'Sullivan
He openly favoured Donatism, which was the most numerous and influential party.
From Saint Augustin by Vincent O'Sullivan
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