FW: The Word Spy for 06/21/2001 -- Christianese

[Doug Millison]

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Subject: The Word Spy for 06/21/2001 -- Christianese


Christianese (noun)

A language or linguistic style that is understood only by, or appeals only
to, practicing Christians.

"Kutz and many other pastors prefer to share uplifting yet realistic stories
about how faith has helped people through trying times. Marsh says it is
especially important not to preach the Easter message in "Christianese,''
using obscure biblical terms and references."
--Dave Schleck, "A Time of New Beginnings," Daily Press, April 12, 1988

See Also: crosswordese, Internetese, menckenese, prayer warrior, sportianity

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Poetry is the natural language of all religions.
--Madame de Stael, [Anne Louise Germaine Necker] French novelist and
essayist, "De l'Allemagne", 1810

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