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Red-Letter Christian

Red-Letter Christian noun: a member of a non-denominational movement within Christianity, especially evangelicalism, that emphasises political activism on issues of social justice about which Jesus has made pronouncements.

Noun

Red-Letter Christian (plural Red-Letter Christians)

  1. A member of a non-denominational movement within Christianity, especially evangelicalism, that emphasises political activism on issues of social justice about which Jesus has made pronouncements.
    • Due to the biconceptuality of the Red Letter Christian moral frame, Red Letter Christians often stress the importance of humility and non-partisan dialogue.2010, Samuel Isaac Boerboom, Disciplined by democracy: moral framing and the rhetoric of Red Letter Christians. (Ph. D. dissertation, University of Minnesota)
    • I dedicate this study guide to my attractive wife, Connie, whose love and life is a daily demonstration of the love of Christ and a shining example of a Red Letter Christian.2010, Bruce M. Wood, Red Letter Christian: Becoming an Authentic Follower of Jesus

Forms of Red-Letter Christian

pluralRed-Letter Christians

Origin of Red-Letter Christian

Red-Letter refers to New Testament verses and parts of verses printed in red ink, to indicate the words attributed to Jesus without the use of quotations; see “Red letter edition” on Wikipedia.

Questions about Red-Letter Christian

What does Red-Letter Christian mean?
Red-Letter Christian means a member of a non-denominational movement within Christianity, especially evangelicalism, that emphasises political activism on issues of social justice about which Jesus has made pronouncements.
What part of speech is Red-Letter Christian?
Red-Letter Christian is a noun.
What is the plural of Red-Letter Christian?
The plural of Red-Letter Christian is Red-Letter Christians.

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