Associations to the word «Quietism»

Wiktionary

QUIETISM, noun. A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.
QUIETISM, noun. A state of passive quietness.

Dictionary definition

QUIETISM, noun. A form of religious mysticism requiring withdrawal from all human effort and passive contemplation of God.

Wise words

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