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'''Irenism''' (from [[Greek language|Greek]] ''eirene'' - peace) was an ideology conceived by Dutch theologian [[Erasmus]] (1469-1538) after the consequences of the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]] became apparent. It postulated removing conflicts between different [[Christianity|Christian]] creeds by way of mediation and gradual amalgamation of [[theology|theological]] differences. '''Irenical''' has become a commonly-used adjective to design an idealist and pacific conception, such as the [[democratic peace theory]]. |
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Although irenism did not play a major role in the theological climate of the 16th century, it is seen by some as forerunner to the more modern [[ecumenical]] movements. |
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An excellent description of an early irenic movemment can be found in [[Adam Nicolson]]'s book ''God's Secretaries'', which is about the making of the [[King James Bible]]. Nicolson believes that King James I wanted to avoid religious conflict between the Established English Church and the Puritan movements. James thought the Bible, whose creation was the job of several committees drawing on a variety of earlier translations, might effect some reconciliation between the not-quite-warring religious factions. |
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Unfortunately for everyone involved, that tension finally exploded in the [[English Civil War]]. |
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Philosopher [[Gottfried Leibniz]] was a supporter of irenism in the 18th century. |
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''False irenism'' is an expression used by Pope Pius XII in the encyclical [[Humani Generis]] to criticize those who attempted ecumenism in a lousy way without realizing the consequences on related [[ecclesiology]]. |
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