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15. "Christopretendocans" then...

Reply to summer_in_TX (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:09 AM

15 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 Yesterday OP

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

I like it - but on saying and hearing it realized it reminds me of the word Democrats. summer_in_TX 22 hrs ago #13

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

How about calling the individuals Christopretenders? summer_in_TX 3 hrs ago #16

Always enjoy learning new words . . . Journeyman Yesterday #2

See what spread far and wide? ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #3

They are everything you said. Very determined and hell-bent on destroying democracy. summer_in_TX 21 hrs ago #14

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

I call them CHARLATANS Martin Eden Yesterday #5

Also known as Christohypocrites. Tikki Yesterday #9

There is no denotative difference between christohypocrites and just calling them hypocrites Jose Flavio Sanchez 2 hrs ago #17

Agreed...hypocrisy is a sin defined by a Christian book. Tikki 1 hr ago #18

Applies to so many BeneteauBum Yesterday #6

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

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

Churchers works as well Blue Full Moon Yesterday #10

Roy Moore, Christocrat SalamanderSleeps Yesterday #11

We call those performative christians. Iggo Yesterday #12