Sectarianism
Sect, Sectarianism
From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Sect, Sectarianism (1): The Supreme Court of Nevada defines “sect” as follows: “A religious sect is a body or number of persons united in tenets, but constituting a distinct organization or party, by holding sentiments or doctrines different from those of other sects or people. In the sense intended in the constitution, every sect of that character is ‘sectarian’ and all members thereof are sectarians.”32 In Pennsylvania the court adopted the definitions given in the Standard and in Webster’s dictionaries.33The Supreme Court of Missouri, citing Webster’s and the Century dictionaries, gave the following additional definition of sectarianism: “Sectarianism includes adherence to a distinct political party, as much as to a separate sect.”34 The Presbyterians35 and the “Shakers”36 have been adjudged sects.
Resources
Notes and References
- Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago
See Also
- Religion
- Church
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