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Ecclesialist

Pertaining to one who is of the Church, often one highly regarded in his faith and influence on the Church (especially on his own Church).

A common synonym is "Churchman".
Peter Martyr Vermigli was a staunch Ecclesialist and contributed greatly to Reformed Eucharistology, to the condemnation of the Papists.
Ecclesialist by Meme-squire April 8, 2024

Ecclesialist

A practitioner of Church; a Churchman.
Edward Bouverie Pusey was a right Ecclesialist.
Ecclesialist by Meme-squire April 8, 2024

Ecclesiastes 

A book in the Bible written by a philosopher who could not understand God's plan. Trapped in his own thoughts he came to the conclusion that life is useless and what we do is useless. "Generations come and go but the world stays the same. The sun still rises in the east, and sets in the west. All the rivers flow to the sea, only to be swept up and start the dreary process all over again. It is useless I say useless." - Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes was a pessimist who had everything he ever wanted but still felt depressed and useless.
Ecclesiastes by Ecclesiastes II January 19, 2019

ecclesiastical 

The Vatican might or might not have disregarded ecclesiastical procedures in the way their dealt with the minor sex abuse scandals.
ecclesiastical by NODd232 April 1, 2010

ecclesiastical apartheid 

The view that African American churches attempt to prevent women from achieving status in the church higher than men. Also, includes the interpretation of the Bible to have women serve subservient roles in relationships with men.

Used frequently during BET's Hip Hop vs. America II part two while speaking of misogyny in our current black culture.
Due to the ecclesiastical apartheid in my mom's church she can't seem to become a pastor even though she has a theology degree.

ecclesiastical 

adj. To wash ones titties
Ecclesiastical i'm not saying it again
ecclesiastical by Zem April 26, 2013
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