His poetry explores themes of mysticism, quietism, and pantheism within an orthodox Catholic context. Similarly, Kallistos Ware argues that it is important not to translate "hesychasm" as "quietism". Elsewhere too, Ware argues that it is important not to translate "hesychasm" as "quietism". The ulama determined the punishment for violations of quietism would be excommunication. The word was also associated with mysticism and quietism, and acquired a negative meaning. Buddhism and Christianity are not the only traditions enunciating the virtues of quietism. Taoism, on the other hand, places emphasis on quietism, effortless action, and immortality. Al-Albani did not advocate violence, preferring quietism and obedience to established governments. The doctrine of Quietism is believed to resemble the stance of these community members. Quietism in philosophy sees the role of philosophy as broadly therapeutic or remedial. Robbins has also claimed that postcritical practices invariably embrace political quietism. Al-Sadiq maintained his father's policy of quietism, and played no part in the numerous rebellions. Quietism spread among Roman Catholics through small groups into France. Similarities may also be detected with seventeenth-century quietism.