Annoying words
Leaving aside the obvious “diversity”, “inclusion”, “listening” and “conversation”:
“birth” as a verb. We are constantly “birthing” things in church: I wish we wouldn’t.
“disrespect” as a verb. It may be in the OED, but it shouldn’t be.
“empower” – usually we “empower” women. Let’s not, they already have enough power. As James Thurber noted: “Women are wiser than men because they know less and understand more.”
“passion” – a vague itch somewhere.
“holistic” – used by doctors when they have no idea what’s wrong with you.
“glass ceiling”, the breaking of which has become an excuse for lady bishops.
“stay at the table” – I insist you stay here and let me talk until you die of boredom.
“intentional” – not the opposite of accidental, rather the art of deception while creating the illusion of agreement.
“holy spirit” – the feeling of certainty a person experiences when he simply must have his own way.
“discernment” – ignoring everyone else’s opinion.
“openness” – ignoring everyone else’s opinion.
“vulnerability” – ignoring everyone else’s opinion while crying.
“deep sadness” – ignoring everyone else’s opinion while pretending to cry.
“transparency” – ignoring everyone else’s opinion while seated comfortably above the glass ceiling.
“missional” – no such word. When used by a church it means communist subversion.
you forgot “bankruptcy” as in “coming soon to a diocese near you”
You should cross post this on Essentials. It’s summer, a good time for stuff like this…
Good point – OK.
You managed to come up with a list that didn’t include “indaba”.
True, but “indaba” is so 2008.
Yes – but also 2009, 2010, 2011…
Correction: ““stay at the table” – I insist you stay here and let me talk until you accept I’m right, in order to bring to an end an otherwise-unending “listening process”".
““holy spirit” – the feeling of certainty a person experiences when he simply must have his own way.” – and believes that the Holy Spirit has spoken personally to him, giving him authority to reverse 2,000+ years of Christian history, tradition, everything found in the Bible, etc., etc. [Also "her", of course].
Great list for a good list.
I heard a new one tonight, “How is that transitioning now?”
How do you make a participle, out of a noun?