churchly
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“Beyond Belief” is far more schematic, to the extent that the various chapters—nine, to be exact—focus on aspects of the game that correspond to churchly concepts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026
That theme, explored with light wit and deep humanity, makes this unabashedly churchly novel strikingly relevant to our conflicted political era.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2022
He unleashed raw operatic passion in soul-searching arias rather than a churchly Passion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2022
In later generations, many Americans would share the Transcendentalists’ conviction that personal enlightenment could supersede churchly doctrines, and followed this faith into diverse forms of self-help and alternative spirituality.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 18, 2018
Hence it is sufficient to regard confirmation as a certain churchly rite or sacramental ceremony, similar to other ceremonies, such as the blessing of holy water and the like.
From Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) by Martin Luther
