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sop

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15. "Christopretendocans" then...

Reply to summer_in_TX (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:09 AM

3 hrs ago

I looked up the definition of "Chistopretensism" and "Christopretendocrat" came up as another term with a similar meaning, but more specific to those in government. The similarity bothered me as well. The suffix "crat" is from the Greek word "kratos," meaning "rule" or "strength, and "refers to a person who supports, rules, or is a member of a specific governing body," like a Democrat, someone who supports rule by the people (democracy).

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Christopretensism is the new word I just learned. So descriptive! [View all] summer_in_TX 16 hrs ago OP

"Christopretendocrats" are those who leverage Christian branding specifically for governance, power, or authority. sop 16 hrs ago #1

I like it - but on saying and hearing it realized it reminds me of the word Democrats. summer_in_TX 10 hrs ago #13

"Christopretendocans" then... sop 3 hrs ago #15

Always enjoy learning new words . . . Journeyman 16 hrs ago #2

See what spread far and wide? ... littlemissmartypants 15 hrs ago #3

They are everything you said. Very determined and hell-bent on destroying democracy. summer_in_TX 9 hrs ago #14

Perfect for those who consider Trump such a good Christian, but he could not remember a single Bible passage. Norrrm 15 hrs ago #4

I call them CHARLATANS Martin Eden 14 hrs ago #5

Also known as Christohypocrites. Tikki 14 hrs ago #9

Applies to so many BeneteauBum 14 hrs ago #6

That's a good word. A few more syllables than liar but means the same. paleotn 14 hrs ago #7

Perfect. Their Christianity is a political identity, not a spiritual religious practice. ChicagoTeamster 14 hrs ago #8

Churchers works as well Blue Full Moon 13 hrs ago #10

Roy Moore, Christocrat SalamanderSleeps 12 hrs ago #11

We call those performative christians. Iggo 12 hrs ago #12