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Schism [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. sizm. [Latin schisma; Gr. to divide, Latin scindo.]

2. In a general sense, division or separation; but appropriately, a division or separation in a church or denomination of christians, occasioned by diversity of opinions; breach of unity among people of the same religious faith.

3. - Set bounds to our passions by reason, to our errors by truth, and to our schisms by charity.

4. In Scripture, the word seems to denote a breach of charity, rather than a difference of doctrine.

5. Separation; division among tribes or classes of people.

Schism [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Division or separation; specifically (Eccl.), permanent division or separation in the Christian church; breach of unity among people of the same religious faith; the offense of seeking to produce division in a church without justifiable cause.

Schism Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

from σχίσμα, a rent or fissure. In its general meaning, it signifies division or separation; and in particular, on account of religion. Schism, is properly a division among those who stand in one connection or fellowship; but when the difference is carried so far that the parties concerned entirely break off all communion and intercourse one with another, and form distinct connections for obtaining the general ends of that religious fellowship which they once cultivated; it is undeniable there is something different from the schism spoken of in the New Testament. This is a separation from the body. Dr. Campbell shows that the word schism in Scripture does not usually signify an open separation, but that men may be guilty of schism by such an alienation of affection from their brethren as violates the internal union in the hearts of Christians, though there be no error in doctrine, nor separation from communion.

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Schisma [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An interval equal to half a comma.

Schismatic [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to schism; implying schism; partaking of the nature of schism; tending to schism; as, schismatic opinions or proposals.

Schismatic [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who creates or takes part in schism; one who separates from an established church or religious communion on account of a difference of opinion.

Schismatical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

sizmat'ical. Pertaining to schism; implying schism; partaking of the nature of schism; tending to schism; as schismatical opinions or proposals.

Schismatical [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who separates from an established church or religious faith, on account of a diversity of opinions.

Schismatical [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Same as Schismatic.

Schismatically [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In a schismatical manner; by separation from a church on account of a diversity of opinions.

Schismaticalness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

The state of being schismatical.

Schismatize [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To commit or practice schism; to make a breach of communion in the church.

Schismatize [Verb intransitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To take part in schism; to make a breach of communion in the church.

Schismatized [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Schismatize

Schismatizing [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Schismatize

Schismless [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Free from schism; not affected by schism. [Little used.]

Schismless [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Free from schism.