Christianism

noun

Chris·​tian·​ism ˈkris-chə-ˌni-zəm 

ˈkrish-

plural -s

: the religious system, tenets, or practices of Christians

Christianist

ˈkris-chə-nist 

ˈkrish-

noun

plural Christianists

But it is mistaken to think that even all Christianists feel the need for a nation under Christian law. For many, it is good enough to live in a state that prohibits behaviors at fundamental odds with their faith.

—James G. Poulos, American Spectator, 26 June 2006

Word History

Etymology

Middle French christianisme, from Late Latin christianismus, from Greek christianismos, from christianos Christian + -ismos -ism

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