unbiblical
- adjective
- /ʌnˈbɪblɪkəl/
- Enacting laws to force people not to engage in unbiblical behaviors isn't going to change their hearts.
Examples
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Mainstream evangelicalism has long opposed prosperity theology as unbiblical, if not heretical.
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There's no need in the Catholic faith for Sola Scriptura, which is unbiblical anyway.
Blog text (19) -
Please let me know if you think that I have said anything unbiblical here!
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I blame the unbiblical Christian influence that made them think they had to.
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As such, All Soul Day is unbiblical.
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Why would anyone take offense to that unless they know their ways are unbiblical?
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Individuals, as well as our country collectively, are making unbiblical choices.
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You also have to show that it is actually unbiblical, something which I don't think you can actually do.
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We've allowed other, unbiblical, ungodly, unloving voices to carry the 'Christian' torch for the last thirty years.
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Many religious leaders criticize the prosperity gospel as unbiblical because it contradicts traditional teachings.
Synonyms
Not in agreement with a religion's holy books
Not based on religious books or holy texts
Antonyms
How Biblical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbiblical starts with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from the Bible, the Christian holy book. So, unbiblical means 'not in agreement with the Bible', and people use it for ideas or actions that do not come from what the Bible teaches.