theopaschism

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noun

The doctrine that a god can suffer.

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Meanings

nountheopaschism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelifestyleThe doctrine that a god can suffer.

    This central statement of a theological movement known as ‘Theopaschism’ was controversial even among Miaphysites, causing major divisions in their ranks […]

    2009, Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity, Penguin, published 2010, page 239

    Synonyms: theopaschitism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe doctrine that a god can suffer.

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