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What is a schism?

What is a schism? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
  2. (religion) A formal division or split within a religious body.
  3. (Catholicism) a split within Christianity whereby a group no longer recognizes the Bishop of Rome as the head of the Church, but shares essentially the same beliefs with the Church of Rome. In other words, a political split without the introduction of heresy.
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During the schism, and ensuing confusion, the money from the gates was down, so the church decided to get rid of one of its heads.
The unpleasantness of this schism seems to have had a salutary effect on Tennent, who was more responsible for it than anyone else.
Two models of denominational affiliation continue to frame most sociological analyses of the schism.
This schism had a profound effect on the events that followed in the denomination.
Although he survived the motion, it caused a schism in the government and among coalition partners.
The schism between the churches was finalized in 1204 when crusaders captured Constantinople.

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