Cafeteria Catholic

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə ˈkæθəlɪk/

Definitions of cafeteria Catholic

noun a person who identifies as Catholic but selectively follows certain teachings or practices of the Catholic Church

Example Sentences

A1 A cafeteria Catholic is someone who picks and chooses which parts of their religion to follow.

A2 My friend is a cafeteria Catholic because she only goes to church on holidays.

B1 Being a cafeteria Catholic means not fully adhering to all the teachings of the church.

B2 Some people criticize cafeteria Catholics for not being devout enough in their faith.

C1 The concept of being a cafeteria Catholic can be seen as a form of religious individualism.

C2 Cafeteria Catholics often face criticism from more traditional members of their religious community.

Examples of cafeteria Catholic in a Sentence

formal Some argue that being a cafeteria Catholic goes against the teachings of the Church.

informal My friend is such a cafeteria Catholic - she only follows the rules that are convenient for her.

slang Don't be a cafeteria Catholic and pick and choose what you want to believe in.

figurative Being a cafeteria Catholic is like customizing your faith to suit your preferences.

Grammatical Forms of cafeteria Catholic

past tense

was a cafeteria Catholic

plural

cafeteria Catholics

comparative

more cafeteria Catholic

superlative

most cafeteria Catholic

present tense

is a cafeteria Catholic

future tense

will be a cafeteria Catholic

perfect tense

has been a cafeteria Catholic

continuous tense

is being a cafeteria Catholic

singular

cafeteria Catholic

positive degree

very cafeteria Catholic

infinitive

to be a cafeteria Catholic

gerund

being a cafeteria Catholic

participle

a cafeteria Catholic

Origin and Evolution of cafeteria Catholic

First Known Use: 1950 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'cafeteria Catholic' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe Catholics who pick and choose which teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church to follow, the term has evolved to encompass a broader critique of selective adherence to religious beliefs in general.