noun
- Plural of antiritualism; opposition to or rejection of rituals, especially religious or ceremonial practices.
Usage: Usually used in academic, theological, or historical contexts; Often refers to philosophical or religious movements that critique formal ritual observance
Examples
- Various antiritualisms emerged during the Protestant Reformation as reformers questioned elaborate church ceremonies.
- The scholar examined different antiritualisms across religious traditions.
- Some philosophical movements embraced antiritualisms as a way to promote authentic spiritual experience.
- Antiritualisms challenged the necessity of formal observances in worship.
- The debate between ritualism and antiritualisms has shaped religious practice for centuries.