rice\ Christian

rice\ Christian
One who becomes a Christian for what s/he thinks s/he can get out of it - from food distribution programs.

Evangelism is more complicated than it seems. Many new converts are just rice Christians.


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  • Rice Christian — is a term used to describe person who has formally become a Christian out of the need for survival. [cite web | url = http://www.bartleby.com/81/14282.html | title = Rice Christians. | publisher = Brewer s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | date =… …   Wikipedia

  • rice\ Christian — One who becomes a Christian for what s/he thinks s/he can get out of it from food distribution programs. Evangelism is more complicated than it seems. Many new converts are just rice Christians …   Dictionary of american slang

  • rice christian — noun Usage: usually capitalized C : a convert to Christianity who accepts baptism not on the basis of personal conviction but out of a desire for food, medical services, or other benefits …   Useful english dictionary

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