denominational
Example Sentences
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Critics of the change say this risks flattening meaningful distinctions between religious identities, particularly for service members whose beliefs do not fall neatly into major denominational groupings.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
“An exemption that requires proselytization or exclusive service of co-religionists establishes a preference for certain religions,” Justice Sotomayor said, calling it a “paradigmatic form of denominational discrimination.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
He said at another point that “in the civil rights movement, at least in the late ’60s in particular,” there was more “solidarity among churches across denominational lines.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2024
While most UMC congregations are remaining, many of the departing congregations are large, and denominational officials are bracing for significant budget cuts in 2024.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
The truth, of course, is that the ailment crosses denominational lines.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
