theologize

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

verb treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character
verb make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects

Ultimately from Latin theologizāre, with the transitive sense possibly being formed by theology + -ize.

Why, people jest with death.” “And people are wrong, D’Artagnan; for death is the door which leads to perdition or to salvation.” “Granted; but if you please, let us not theologize, Aramis. — The three musketeers, Alexandre Dumas
But you know how the theologians in their collegiate chairs, and philosophers in their controversies, occasionally say cruel truths; let us suppose for the moment that we are theologizing in a social way, or even philosophically, and I will say to you, rude as it may seem, ‘My brother, you sacrifice greatly to pride; you may be above others, but above you there is God.’” 30029m “Above us all, sir,” was Monte Cristo’s response, in a tone and with an emphasis so deep that Villefort involuntarily shuddered. — The Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas

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