Definition

The belief that all religions have the same value and should be treated equally.

Example

Indifferentism can lead to a lack of commitment to any particular faith.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of indifferentism?

Yeah, it's the idea that all religions are equally valid, right?

Exactly! I find it interesting how some people really believe in that.

Me too, but I wonder how it affects their personal beliefs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indifferentism is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "different" (from Latin "differens", meaning differing or distinct) and the suffix "-ism" (meaning a practice or philosophy). The term refers to a philosophical stance that holds that all beliefs or practices are equally valid or that one should not show preference for any particular belief.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not differing' ('in-' means not, and 'different' means differing) to remember that indifferentism is the idea that all beliefs are equally valid.

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