In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
IRENICISM
Etymology
Noun
irenicism (usually uncountable, plural irenicisms)
Irenical theology; belief or behaviour that tends to resolve disputes between denominations or religions; conciliation.
Source: Wiktionary
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THOUGHTFULLY
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
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