Fusion of differing systems of belief. Mixing Christianity with heresy (ex. Aaron and the Isrealites worshipping the golden calf).
The process of merging various religious or philosophical beliefs into a single school of thought to reconcile possible differing or conflicting viewpoints. From the Hellenike sugkretizo.
Synthesis of variegated religious beliefs derived from more than one religion or cultural/religious tradition. See also eclectic, assimilation.
See Unionism below. Webster's dictionary defines syncretism as “the combination of different forms of belief or practice”.
The belief in ancient times that other pantheons' deities were Greek deities being addressed by another name. Ie., Osiris being referred to as the "Egyptian Dionysos."
the combination or union of opposing forms of beliefs, principles, or practices; the merging of two categories or systems, e.g., language, philosophy, or religion (see Santeria, Candomble, Vodun, etc.).
Reconciliation or fusion of differing systems of belief, as in philosophy or religion, especially when success is partial or the result is heterogeneous.
the union (or attempted fusion) of different systems of thought or belief (especially in religion or philosophy); "a syncretism of material and immaterial theories"
the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)
The blending of different beliefs or practices.
beliefs and practices that result from the amalgamation of two or more diverse cultural elements or traditions
mixing together; combining of religious beliefs from different cults; the sense that all gods and goddess are differing manifestations on the One.
The attempt to combine and blend features of different religions
The attempt to combine or unify differing religious systems. New Age gurus often claim that all the world religions teach the same core truth: all people possess an inner divinity.
(Greek for "draw together, combine") Synthesis of variegated religious beliefs derived from more than one religion. See Chapter 5.
The combining of beliefs and practices of different religions into one. The Bible forbids religious syncretism when it says, "Watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them" (Romans 16:17).
The teaching that various religious truth-claims can be synthesized into one basic, underlying unity.
Syncretism consists of the attempt to reconcile disparate or contradictory beliefs while melding practices of various schools of thought. It is especially associated with the attempt to merge and analogize several originally discrete traditions, especially in the theology and mythology of religion, and thus assert an underlying unity.