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Let's Lose the Christian Lingo

16 comments October 5, 2007

Based on my recent post, let's create a list of "Christian Lingo" that we just can't use anymore. Words that might have meant something to another generation, but have little or no meaning to the church or culture today. I worry that we've created a language in the church that no one outside our little group even understands. Word like "fellowship" - as in "Let's have a mighty time of fellowship." Or "Crusade" - as in "Evangelistic Crusade." Or my current favorite, "Rally" - as in "Youth Rally." What other dated religious words can we get rid of? Let's start a list. Post away: ... read more

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