Ecumenism
(noun)
- A movement or attitude favoring cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations, especially among Christians.
- A striving for worldwide Christian unity.
Origin:
Early 20th century: from greek oikoumene 'the inhabited world' + -ism.
Examples:
- The priest was a strong advocate of ecumenism and worked towards bringing together different Christian denominations.
- The ecumenical council aimed to promote unity among Christians and address theological differences.
- The ecumenical spirit was evident in the way different Christian communities worked together for social justice.
- Ecumenism has led to greater cooperation and mutual understanding between different Christian traditions.
- The ecumenical movement has made significant progress in recent decades, bringing together Christians of different backgrounds and beliefs.