"cafeteria Christianity" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Referring to the practice of selecting food from a counter in a cafeteria. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cafeteria Christianity (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) A moderate form of Christianity whose adherents pick and choose which doctrines to respect and follow, avoiding what is controversial or unpleasant. Wikipedia link: cafeteria Christianity Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Christianity
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