Counterreformation
Noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The Protestant reformation challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church.
Definition:The movement in the 16th century that sought to reform the practices and doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of Protestant denominations.
From protestant reformation
Example:Religious tolerance increased during the Enlightenment, challenging the rigid religious doctrines of the Counterreformation.
Definition:The principle of accepting and respecting the beliefs and practices of different religions.
From religious tolerance
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