hypochristian
See also: hypoChristian and hypo-Christian
English
editAlternative forms
editEtymology
editBlend of hypocrite + Christian.
Noun
edithypochristian (plural hypochristians)
- (slang, derogatory) A Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
- 2006, Curtiss De Vedrine, The Second Coming of Age: Liberty and Justice, Writers Club Press, →ISBN, page 185:
- “Hypochristians believe they will soil themselves if they associate with poor Christians or non Christians,” she said. “They huddle together at their Sunday Schools gossiping about each other, especially whoever didn't show up, somehow believing they will go to Heaven because of their self professed goodness. […]
- 2008, Sterling R. Braswell, Crazy Town: Money. Marriage. Meth., Kallisti Publishing, →ISBN, page 221:
- The Ted Haggard scandal is just one of numerous events involving what some refer to as hypochristians, those blustering crusaders for family values who fail miserably at living up to their own standards.
- For more quotations using this term, see Citations:hypochristian.