ADIAPHORON
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Adiaphoron.
Adiaphoron - as a noun
A religious ceremonial or ritual observance that is held to be an affair of the individual conscience because it is neither forbidden nor enjoined by the scriptures.
Example: "For all of the wild-eyed (and completely sectarian) assertions floating around the lcms that ordination is a mere adiaphoron, that "laying on of hands" does not mean ritual ordination but rather a democratic election, that ordination confers nothing - i have yet to ever read about anyone actually graduating seminary and taking a call to a congregation and choosing to forgo the rite of ordination."
(stoic philosophy) a matter having no moral merit or demerit.
Example: "Esteem (or reputation, fame, glory) was for stoics an adiaphoron, and though it could be classed as proe'gmenon with a certain 'value', it was only after diogenes' time that they conceded that its 'value' was more than instrumental."
Example Sentences
"In Ethics, adiaphoron is used to describe actions that have no moral significance."
"Some religious scholars use adiaphoron to discuss practices that are neither commanded nor forbidden by religious texts."
"The concept of adiaphoron can be found in the writings of ancient Greek philosophers."
"The notion of adiaphoron challenges the idea of a universal moral code."
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Is ADIAPHORON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, adiaphoron is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
ADIAPHORON has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ADIAPHORON a valid Words With Friends word?
No, adiaphoron is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordADIAPHORON is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is ADIAPHORON a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, adiaphoron is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordADIAPHORON has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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