adiaphoron
[/ˌædiˈæfərɑːn/]
nounpl: adiaphora
adiáforo
1. In theology and ethics, something that is neither morally good nor bad; an indifferent matter or action
The early church fathers debated whether certain dietary practices were adiaphora or matters of moral consequence.
Os primeiros padres da Igreja debateram se certas práticas alimentares eram adiáforos ou questões de consequência moral.
2. In Stoic philosophy, something external that is neither virtuous nor vicious and therefore morally neutral
According to Stoicism, wealth and health are adiaphora because they do not determine virtue.
De acordo com o estoicismo, riqueza e saúde são adiáforos porque não determinam a virtude.
This is a highly specialized academic term originating from ancient Greek philosophy and Christian theology. It remains largely confined to scholarly discussions in universities and religious institutions. The concept is particularly important in Protestant theology debates regarding church practices and ecclesiastical matters. The term is rarely encountered in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the United States, appearing primarily in academic papers, theological discussions, and philosophical texts.
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