Christless

/ˈkrɪstləs/ adjective

Definition

Lacking Christ or Christian faith; without Christian principles or guidance.

Etymology

From Christ (from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one') plus the Old English suffix -less, meaning 'without.' This formed in English to describe a state of spiritual absence.

Kelly Says

The word 'christless' was particularly used by religious writers to condemn non-Christian philosophies or secular movements—it's an old way of saying 'lacking moral guidance.'

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