cristianismo

Definitions of cristianismo
  1. noun
    a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
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    adventismo
    any Christian religion that believes the second coming of Christ is imminent
    catolicidad, catolicismo
    the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
    protestantismo
    the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
    fundamentalismo, integrismo
    the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
    puritanismo
    the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
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    credo, fe, religión
    a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
  2. noun
    the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
    synonyms: cristiandad
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    asociación, comunidad, corporación, cuerpo
    a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
  3. noun
    one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
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    fe, iglesia, religión
    an institution to express belief in a divine power
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