A modern theological and social term referring to the effort to promote understanding and cooperation among diverse Christian groups. The adjective, ecumenical, refers to interaction between Christians of different traditions. It is also linked to a 20th-century religious movement to bring a variety of denominations under a single Christian umbrella, such as the World Council of Churches.
ecumenism
This entry was filed in Catholicism, Christianity, Interfaith, Protestantism. Bookmark the permalink.
Feel free to email us with questions and comments. Feeling lucky? Go to a random entry.
