denominationalism

[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl-iz-uh m ]

/ dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm /

denominational or sectarian spirit or policy; the tendency to divide into denominations or sects.

Origin of denominationalism

First recorded in 1850–55; denominational + -ism

de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ist, noun

So it is admitted that denominationalism is bolstered up with temporary shafting.

Birth of a Reformation |Andrew Byers
Nor did the idea of denominationalism ever enter the minds of the people.

Makers and Romance of Alabama History |B. F. Riley
Geographical separation there was, but not denominationalism.

The Last Reformation |F. G. [Frederick George] Smith
But the real religious leader who loves boys will not be balked by the pettiness and inability of denominationalism.

The Minister and the Boy |Allan Hoben

If this were only a lapse in denominationalism, we might call it a mere change in our ways of expressing faith.

A Tour of the Missions |Augustus Hopkins Strong

denominationalism

/ (dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəˌlɪzəm) /

adherence to particular principles, esp to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism

the tendency to divide or cause to divide into sects or denominations

division into denominations

denominationalist, noun, adjective