liturgism
/ˈlɪtərdʒɪzəm/
noun
- A strong emphasis on or strict adherence to formal, prescribed forms of public worship, sometimes seen as excessive or rigid.
- The debate between liturgism and free worship has divided the community.
- Some members of the congregation felt that the new pastor's liturgism left little room for spontaneous prayer.
- Critics accused the denomination of falling into empty liturgism.
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