Ecumenism (/ ɪ ˈ k juː m ə ˌ n ɪ z əm / ih-KYOO-mə-niz-əm; alternatively spelled oecumenism) – also called interdenominationalism, or ecumenicalism – is the concept and principle that Christians who belong to different Christian denominations should work together to develop closer relationships among their churches and promote Christian unity. [2] The adjective ecumenical …

2024年12月26日 · Ecumenism, movement or tendency toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation. The term, of recent origin, emphasizes what is viewed as the universality of the Christian faith and unity among churches. The movement seeks to recover the apostolic sense of unity in diversity. Learn about the history of ecumenism.

The meaning of ECUMENISM is ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown among religious groups (such as Christian denominations).

Ecumenism, from the Greek word “oikoumene,” meaning “the whole inhabited world,” is the promotion of cooperation and unity among Christians.

Ecumenism is based on the unity and universality of the Church, which possesses all the goods given by God for salvation, and on the Church’s proper relationship with non-Catholic Christian ...

2022年2月23日 · Ecumenism, or the Ecumenical Movement, aims to, “recover the apostolic sense of the early church for unity in diversity,” as Britannica said, by dealing with the “frustrations, difficulties, and ironies of the modern pluralistic world. It is a lively reassessment of the historical [church] and destiny of what followers perceive to be the ...

2025年1月11日 · Ecumenism is characterized by the work of officially organized ecumenical bodies, the confessing and witnessing of Christians in local places, and the spirituality and actions of those who live together in love and prophetic proclamation.

2025年1月26日 · Christianity - Ecumenism, Unity, Reformation: While unity is given in Christ, two diametric forces appear in the history of the church: one is the tendency toward sectarianism and division; the other is the conviction toward catholicity and unity. Ecumenism represents the struggle between them.

ECUMENISM ĕk’ yōō mĕn’ ĭsm (οἰκουμένη, G3876, lit. inhabited world but occasionally has the meaning of cultured world as in contrast to barbarian societies). A theological term dealing with the unity and universality of the Christian faith and the Christian Church.

Ecumenism aims to bridge the gaps between various Christian denominations by encouraging open dialogue, shared worship experiences, and collaborative efforts on social issues. It emphasizes common beliefs in Jesus Christ and seeks to reduce misunderstandings that have led to historical divisions.