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denominational

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl /


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“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

The NAR poses a radically different paradigm than traditional denominational Christianity of any stripe.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023

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




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