sectarian view
[sek-TAIR-ee-uhn vyoo]
nounpl: sectarian views
visão sectária
1. A perspective or opinion that is narrowly devoted to the interests or beliefs of a particular sect, group, or faction, often at the expense of broader understanding or tolerance
The professor criticized the sectarian view that excluded other religious interpretations from academic discussion.
O professor criticou a visão sectária que excluía outras interpretações religiosas da discussão acadêmica.
2. An intolerant or prejudiced attitude that rigidly adheres to the doctrines of a specific group while rejecting alternative viewpoints
The conflict arose from sectarian views that prevented dialogue between the two communities.
O conflito surgiu de visões sectárias que impediram o diálogo entre as duas comunidades.
In Brazil, discussions of sectarian views often emerge in contexts of religious pluralism and interfaith dialogue, particularly regarding evangelical, Catholic, and Spiritist traditions. The term carries negative connotations suggesting closed-mindedness and is frequently invoked in debates about social cohesion and tolerance in increasingly diverse urban centers.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision perspective
Related Idioms & Phrases
blinded by sectarian views
stuck in a sectarian bubble
breaking free from sectarian thinking
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