Meaning of hypochristian | Babel Free

Definitions

A Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“Just as the rabid fundamentalist nutcase hypochristians who bomb planned parenthood clinics are not representative of the average Christian, likewise the Islamic Jihad are a minority of all Muslims.”

““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. […]”

“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.”

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