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15. "Christopretendocans" then...

Reply to summer_in_TX (Reply #13)

Mon May 18, 2026, 07:09 AM

May 18

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 May 17 OP

"Christopretendocrats" are those who leverage Christian branding specifically for governance, power, or authority. sop May 17 #1

I like it - but on saying and hearing it realized it reminds me of the word Democrats. summer_in_TX May 18 #13

"Christopretendocans" then... sop May 18 #15

How about calling the individuals Christopretenders? summer_in_TX May 18 #16

Always enjoy learning new words . . . Journeyman May 17 #2

See what spread far and wide? ... littlemissmartypants May 17 #3

They are everything you said. Very determined and hell-bent on destroying democracy. summer_in_TX May 18 #14

Perfect for those who consider Trump such a good Christian, but he could not remember a single Bible passage. Norrrm May 17 #4

I call them CHARLATANS Martin Eden May 17 #5

Also known as Christohypocrites. Tikki May 17 #9

There is no denotative difference between christohypocrites and just calling them hypocrites Jose Flavio Sanchez May 18 #17

Agreed...hypocrisy is a sin defined by a Christian book. Tikki May 18 #18

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #19

Welcome to DU! summer_in_TX Sunday #23

Applies to so many BeneteauBum May 17 #6

That's a good word. A few more syllables than liar but means the same. paleotn May 17 #7

Perfect. Their Christianity is a political identity, not a spiritual religious practice. ChicagoTeamster May 17 #8

Churchers works as well Blue Full Moon May 17 #10

Roy Moore, Christocrat SalamanderSleeps May 17 #11

It's best to call the christopretendocrats Jose Flavio Sanchez Sunday #21

We call those performative christians. Iggo May 17 #12

Link to the sharable infographic on christopretensism Jose Flavio Sanchez Sunday #20

Thank you! summer_in_TX Sunday #22