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15. "Christopretendocans" then...

Reply to summer_in_TX (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:09 AM

Yesterday

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 Sunday OP

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

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

"Christopretendocans" then... sop Yesterday #15

How about calling the individuals Christopretenders? summer_in_TX 18 hrs ago #16

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

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

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

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

I call them CHARLATANS Martin Eden Sunday #5

Also known as Christohypocrites. Tikki Sunday #9

There is no denotative difference between christohypocrites and just calling them hypocrites Jose Flavio Sanchez 16 hrs ago #17

Agreed...hypocrisy is a sin defined by a Christian book. Tikki 15 hrs ago #18

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote 19 min ago #19

Applies to so many BeneteauBum Sunday #6

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

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

Churchers works as well Blue Full Moon Sunday #10

Roy Moore, Christocrat SalamanderSleeps Sunday #11

We call those performative christians. Iggo Sunday #12