[f. THEOLOGIST or THEOLOGIZE: see -ISM; cf. F. théologisme (Littré).] The action or product of theologizing; theological speculation or system: usually in a derogatory sense.
1867. Westcott, in Contemp. Rev., VI. 407. The potential creed of the mass, springing out of spontaneous polytheism and tending to theologism.
1901. J. K. Ingram, in Academy, 28 Sept., 256/2. Theologism, especially in its monotheistic form.
1908. Hibbert Jrnl., July, 924. Dr. White’s book … has opened Mr. Tyrrell’s eyes to all the vileness of theologism.
