Pathopistisist

What is Pathopistisist?

1.

One who suffers from faith. Based on the Richard Dawkins essay "Viruses of the mind" where religious beliefs are interpreted as cultural memes and analogous to computer viruses. Derived from the greek: patho = to suffer and pistis = faith.

Pathopistisists usually transmit their condition congenitally, however particularly charismatic pathopistisist are even more infectious and some (like tele-evangelists) don't even require physical contact.

See virus, meme, religion, belief, disease
0

Random Words:

Vanguard
1. The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle; the foremost or leading position in a trend or movement; those occupyin..
Read more
Integra
1. The former entry level vehicle for Honda Motor Co. luxury line Acura. Replaced by the RSX, the Acura Integra is a favorite pick among th..
Read more
Conpleted
1. To deceptively accomplish a task. i.e. Plagiarism. Dave - "How's your compliance training coming along?" You - "Ye..
Read more

Best StartPage for your browser.

All you need for a faster workflow in one place.



Get it for Free