NEONOMIANISMS Antonyms

• the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)

• the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

• a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes

• strict conformity to the letter of the law rather than its spirit

• the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)

• a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards

• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

• strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

• conscientious attention to rules and details

• uncompromising resolution

• strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings

• adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters)

• the doctrine that all knowledge was originally derived by divine revelation and that it is transmitted by traditions