catharist Synonyms
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catharist Meaning
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catharist (n.)
One aiming at or pretending to a greater purity of like than others about him; -- applied to persons of various sects. See Albigenses.
catharist Sentence Examples
- The Catharist believed in a dualistic cosmology, where the material world was seen as inherently evil.
- Catharists rejected the authority of the Catholic Church and its sacraments.
- In the 12th and 13th centuries, Catharists were persecuted by the Catholic Church as heretics.
- Catharists lived ascetic lives, renouncing worldly possessions and pleasures.
- The Catharists practiced their own form of Christianity, emphasizing spiritual purity and enlightenment.
- Catharists were concentrated mainly in regions of southern France, such as Languedoc.
- The Catharists faced severe repression during the Albigensian Crusade, aimed at eradicating their beliefs.
- Despite persecution, Catharists maintained their faith in secret communities known as "perfecti" or "the pure ones."
- Catharists believed in the transmigration of souls and the eventual release from the cycle of reincarnation.
- The Catharists left behind a complex legacy, influencing later movements and attracting ongoing scholarly interest.
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One aiming at or pretending to a greater purity of like than others about him; -- applied to persons of various sects. See Albigenses.
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The Catharist believed in a dualistic cosmology, where the material world was seen as inherently evil.
Catharists rejected the authority of the Catholic Church and its sacraments.
In the 12th and 13th centuries, Catharists were persecuted by the Catholic Church as heretics.
Catharists lived ascetic lives, renouncing worldly possessions and pleasures.
