Catholic Word of the Day: OBSCURANTISM, 05-08-15

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OBSCURANTISM

 

Concerted opposition, on principle and from religious motives, to justified intellectual development. A familiar charge against Christians by rationalist critics who charge the faithful with fear of enlightenment lest they weaken their beliefs. (Etym. Latin obscurus, dark; unintelligible.)

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Concerted opposition, on principle and from religious motives, to justified intellectual development.

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[Grateful2God]

Would that be something like opposing the idea of the theory of evolution being taught as fact in schools?