Some loathsome words

Exclusion – to exclude this word through an insufficiency of inclusiveness would be a heinous act of exclusion.

Inclusion – see the above in reverse.

Missional – there used to be no such word; it now exists through ecclesiastical fiat by virtue of its obligatory appearance in every pious pronouncement of today’s church. It means: “the church will die if we continue to look inward, therefore we will we have conversations about looking outward as we continue to look inward”.

Conversation – see above: meaningless Anglican prattle.

Spirit – Anglican meaning: any spirit at all as long as it is not the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

Journey – Anglican meaning: “aimless meandering”. In today’s church, being on a journey is an excuse for avoiding making the decisions necessary to becoming a Christian.

Stewardship – real meaning: “the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving”. Anglican meaning: “we want your money”.

Vision – Anglican meaning: “wishful thinking”.

Vision 2019 – wishful thinking after the Anglican Church of Canada has ceased to exist.

Raising awareness – what is wrong with “make people aware of”?

Healing dialogue Anglican meaning: kicking a conservative in the testicles while he is being distracted by conversation (for “conversation”, see above).

People of faith – anyone who believes anything, including (sorry to use that word) atheists who believe that God doesn’t exist.

One thought on “Some loathsome words

  1. “Missional” is a word in particular I hate. The real word is “missionary.” But, that is a word with a history which connotes people doing real and useful things like building schools, hospitals, and preaching the Gospel.

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