theologize
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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(intr) to speculate upon theological subjects, engage in theological study or discussion, or formulate theological arguments
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(tr) to render theological or treat from a theological point of view
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of theologize
From the Medieval Latin word theologizāre, dating back to 1640–50. See theology, -ize
Example Sentences
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It lies in his own power to "theologize his astrologie," to turn his universe into spiritual forces.
From Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries by Jones, Rufus Matthew
Granted; but if you please, let us not theologize, Aramis.
From The Three Musketeers by Dumas père, Alexandre
So, in the course of a merry morning gallop, I, queer suitor that I was, began to theologize with the dear girl and asked her squarely: "Emmy, who is Christ?"
From The Bride of Dreams by Auw, Mellie von
In adapting the new revelation to the conditions of life on the physical plane, it is intellectualized and theologized.
From The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul The Findings of Natural Science Reduced to Practical Studies in Psychology by Buck, J. D. (Jirah Dewey)
According to Paul Djupe, a political scientist at Denison University, evangelicals were primed to buy into QAnon’s theories because they drew on the pattern of end-times theologizing they were used to.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2022
Bishop Pike, who unlocked the discussion, is far from being a man talking his way toward atheism, and his reductionist theologizing is seriously intended to help put Christian faith on a surer, sounder footing.
From Time Magazine Archive
The legend of the lonely little juggler and the miracle that blessed him is one of the memorable stories of Christendom,*meaningful beyond theologizing, like a parable from the Bible or a legend of St. Francis.
From Time Magazine Archive
The statement rejected the "tone and manner" of Pike's theologizing as "highly disturbing within the communion of the church," criticized his writings as being too often "marred by caricatures of treasured symbols."
From Time Magazine Archive
A generation ago an attempt was made by a theologizing State theory to inculcate the doctrine of a power of the throne, divine, released from all earthly obligations.
From William of Germany by Shaw, Stanley
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