odium theologicum
noun
odium the·o·lo·gi·cum
Definition of odium theologicum
: bitterness developed during or typical of controversy about religion and giving rise to an unyielding refusal to continue a discussion the odium theologicum which prevented any real understanding — Times Literary Supplement
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Origin and Etymology of odium theologicum
New Latin, literally, theological hatred
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