noun
- the belief or attitude that differences in religion, politics, or other matters are unimportant or that all views are equally valid
- a philosophical or theological position holding that no single religion or doctrine is objectively superior to others
Usage: often used critically to describe apathy toward important distinctions; common in philosophical and religious contexts
Usage: formal or academic usage; historically associated with 18th-century Enlightenment thought
Examples
- The critic accused the government of indifferentism toward human rights violations.
- His indifferentism about the election results surprised his politically active friends.
- The philosopher rejected indifferentism, arguing that some moral truths are universal.
- Indifferentism in matters of faith was condemned by many religious leaders.
- She displayed a troubling indifferentism toward the suffering of others.
- The movement was characterized by indifferentism toward traditional cultural distinctions.