neo-Christianity

[ nee-oh-kris-chee-an-i-tee ]

/ ˌni oʊˌkrɪs tʃiˈæn ɪ ti /

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noun

any interpretation of Christianity based on the prevalent philosophy of a given period.

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Origin of neo-Christianity

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby neo-Christianity

neoarthrosis, neoblastic, neo-Catholic, Neocene, neocerebellum, neo-Christianity, neoclassic, neoclassical, neoclassicism, neocolonialism, neocon

How to use neo-Christianity in a sentence

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Although Southern did not automatically equal neo-Confederate, at times the distinction could easily get lost.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
At Christianity Today, Peter Chin claims Christians should preach peace instead of bogging down in the particulars of race.
No Gods, No Cops, No Masters|James Poulos|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But damn, the music is catchy—a neo-soul aural assault of horns, electro swirls, yelps, funky basslines, and harmonized vocals.
The 14 Best Songs of 2014: Bobby Shmurda, Future Islands, Drake, and More|Marlow Stern|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In contrast to Obamacare, a neo-WPA would have been a difficult target for the GOP.
Time to Bring Back the Truman Democrats|Joel Kotkin|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Judge for yourself the difficulty surrounding the remainder of the symbols and fundamental truths of christianity.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
We accepted the offer, so that they might see the difference between Christianity and their ungodliness.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
In other respects there is almost no change from the religion of the Gentiles to Christianity.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
His Evidences of Christianity is one of the ablest defences of the Christian religion that has ever appeared.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Another Christian argument is the claim that the faithfulness of the Christian martyrs proves Christianity to be true.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford