Religious Movements

noun a movement within certain Christian denominations that emphasizes the gifts of the Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and faith healing

• The charismatic movement within the church focuses on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• Have you heard about the charismatic movement in some churches? It's pretty interesting.
• The charismatic movement is all about getting hyped up during worship.
• In the world of politics, his charismatic movement has gained him a strong following.

noun a person who belongs to a sect or religious group within Christianity

• The Christian sectarians in the town have their own church separate from the main congregation.
• The Christian sectarians over there have some different beliefs compared to the rest of us.
• Those Christian sectarians are always doing their own thing, you know?
• The presence of Christian sectarians in the community adds a unique flavor to the religious landscape.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a form of Protestantism that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, personal conversion, and the doctrine of salvation by faith in the Atonement

• The evangelical movement in America has a long history dating back to the Great Awakening.
• My neighbor is really into the evangelical church down the street.
• I heard that evangelical preacher is really fire and brimstone.
• Her evangelical zeal for environmental conservation knows no bounds.

noun a person who follows the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths

• The five percenter group is a religious organization that originated in Harlem in the 1960s.
• I heard that guy is a five percenter, he's always talking about his beliefs.
• Yo, that dude is a straight up five percenter, always preaching on the corner.
• In the world of finance, being a five percenter means you're in the top tier of earners.

noun a person who believes in the coming of a golden age or paradise on earth

adjective relating to or characteristic of millenarians

• The millenarian movement gained traction in the 19th century.
• Some people believe in millenarian prophecies about the end of the world.
• I heard that new cult is all about some millenarian stuff.
• His belief in a millenarian utopia guided all his actions.

adjective relating to or characteristic of pietism, a movement in the Lutheran Church during the 17th and 18th centuries that stressed personal piety and devotion

• The pietistic movement emphasized personal piety and devotion to God.
• Some people find pietistic practices to be too strict for their liking.
• I don't really vibe with all that pietistic stuff, you know?
• Her dedication to her work had a pietistic quality to it, as if she was on a spiritual journey towards success.

noun a member of a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to simplify and regulate forms of worship

• The puritan settlers believed in strict religious principles.
• The puritans were known for their conservative beliefs.
• Those puritans were a bunch of prudes.
• Her puritanical views on morality were evident in her strict lifestyle choices.

noun Adventism is also used to refer to the various denominations and groups that subscribe to this belief system.

• Adventism is a Christian theological belief that emphasizes the imminent second coming (advent) of Jesus Christ.
• My friend follows Adventism and always looks forward to discussing their beliefs with others.
• Some people think Adventism is a bit out there, but I find it intriguing.
• The rise of technology can be seen as the adventism of the modern era, bringing new possibilities and challenges.