binitarianism

English

Etymology

From binitarian +‎ -ism.

Noun

binitarianism (uncountable)

  1. (chiefly Christianity) The belief, particularly among some Christian churches (also called cults, denominations, or sects) that God is two personae (persons), two individuals, or two aspects in one Godhead (or God), these being God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ).

Usage notes

  • A historical example of binitarianism is the sects that endorsed Macedonianism, also known as the Pneumatomachi, who did not regard the Holy Spirit as God or at least equal to the Son and the Father.

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