Meaning of newchurch | Babel Free

Definitions

Describing Christians or forms of Christianity seen as being marked by liberalism, influence from modern concepts and trends, novelty etc. and disregard for established or traditional beliefs and practices.

derogatory, not-comparable

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Examples

“The capture of middle and senior management positions in Catholic education by newchurch trendies has a parallel in government education circles.”

“[…] fanned by applause and encouragement from the secular media and fueled by the newchurch rhetoric”

“[…] irrespective of the training college being Newchurch modernist, moderate, conservative or traditional.”

“Let us keep them from being bullied by "newchurch" priests or intimidated by disapproving co-religionists.”

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