noun
- adherence to the forms and institutions of organized religion rather than to its spiritual essence; religious formalism or ritualism without genuine faith
Usage: informal; often pejorative; primarily used in religious or philosophical discourse
Examples
- Critics argue that churchianity has replaced authentic belief in many modern congregations.
- He rejected churchianity in favor of a more personal, direct relationship with God.
- The pastor warned against confusing churchianity with true Christian practice.
- Churchianity emphasizes attendance and ceremony over moral transformation.
- Many reformers have historically challenged churchianity as hollow and hypocritical.