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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] establissen, from Anglo-French establiss-, stem of establir, from [[Latin]] stabilire, from stabilis stable | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] establissen, from Anglo-French establiss-, stem of establir, from [[Latin]] stabilire, from stabilis stable | ||
− | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 : to [[institute]] (as a [[law]]) permanently by enactment or [[agreement]] | *1 : to [[institute]] (as a [[law]]) permanently by enactment or [[agreement]] | ||
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*7 : to put beyond [[doubt]] : [[prove]] <established my innocence> | *7 : to put beyond [[doubt]] : [[prove]] <established my innocence> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | A state [[religion]] (also called an official religion, '''established''' church or [[state]] church) is a religious [[body]] or creed officially endorsed by the state. [[Practically]], a state without a state religion is called a secular state. The term state church is [[associated]] with [[Christianity]], and is sometimes used to denote a specific national branch of Christianity. Closely related to state churches are what [[sociologists]] call [ | + | A state [[religion]] (also called an official religion, '''established''' church or [[state]] church) is a religious [[body]] or creed officially endorsed by the state. [[Practically]], a state without a state religion is called a secular state. The term state church is [[associated]] with [[Christianity]], and is sometimes used to denote a specific national branch of Christianity. Closely related to state churches are what [[sociologists]] call [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecclesia_(sociology_of_religion) ecclesiae], though the two are slightly [[different]]. State religions are examples of the official or [[government]]-sanctioned establishment of [[religion]], as distinct from [[theocracy]]. It is also possible for a national church to become established without being under state [[control]]. The first national church was the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Orthodox_Church Armenian Orthodox Church] which was established in 301 A.D. |
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Latest revision as of 00:30, 13 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English establissen, from Anglo-French establiss-, stem of establir, from Latin stabilire, from stabilis stable
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 : to institute (as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement
- 2 obsolete : settle 7
- 3 a : to make firm or stable
- 4 a : to bring into existence : found <established a republic>
- 5 a : to put on a firm basis : set up <establish his son in business>
- b : to put into a favorable position
- c : to gain full recognition or acceptance of <the role established her as a star>
- 6 : to make (a church) a national or state institution
- 7 : to put beyond doubt : prove <established my innocence>
Description
A state religion (also called an official religion, established church or state church) is a religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state. Practically, a state without a state religion is called a secular state. The term state church is associated with Christianity, and is sometimes used to denote a specific national branch of Christianity. Closely related to state churches are what sociologists call ecclesiae, though the two are slightly different. State religions are examples of the official or government-sanctioned establishment of religion, as distinct from theocracy. It is also possible for a national church to become established without being under state control. The first national church was the Armenian Orthodox Church which was established in 301 A.D.