Someone express what THEY feel should be done in the world from the confines of their armchair, yet are reluctant to get up and do anything about it.
Armchair Messiahs of the world unite in front of the PC, whilst the real change-bringers go forth into 3rd world countries digging wells and de-worming orphans.
by Chocohate December 14, 2008
A person who projects their personal beliefs about Christ on another person without consideration of the other person's personal beliefs about Christ.
This is always done in a manner which does not promote unity within the "Body of Christ"
This is always done in a manner which does not promote unity within the "Body of Christ"
Earl, speaking to Carl as an "Armchair Christian" once again questions Carl's interpretation of the scriptures.
"See Carl, you've once again taken the whole scriptural passage out of context.
Jesus did not really say that the wine was His blood, and the bread was His body.
What Bible are you reading from Carl, the NIV or something?"
"See Carl, you've once again taken the whole scriptural passage out of context.
Jesus did not really say that the wine was His blood, and the bread was His body.
What Bible are you reading from Carl, the NIV or something?"
by Itstartstoday October 17, 2014
When authors of pop math books or e-books try to give their readers a make-believe mathematical experience, by keeping formulas and equations to a minimum, because for the publisher, every additional equation in the book has the potential of halving the sales figures.
Dubbed as “math lite,” armchair math goes some way in helping math-anxious readers appreciate the beauty, ubiquity, and utility of math in real life.
by Covido April 12, 2022
One who attempts to uphold a mindset, ideology, or virtue that one has little to no experience dealing with.
This person is usually ignorant, lacks empathy, and lacks self awareness.
Example: Steve Shives
This person is usually ignorant, lacks empathy, and lacks self awareness.
Example: Steve Shives
“She displays great armchair morality”
by Gobylo November 22, 2018
A slang term for those soft pillows that are shaped like half a chair. They are particularly comfortable when taking floor naps.
by BAHD April 12, 2007
The act of a person being extremely upset when another person say they don't believe in the man made God. Proceeds to tell that person they will go to hell when they die, but in turns never goes to church or contributes to the church in any fashion.
Frank: "No, I don't go to church, I really don't believe in the man made God."
Ted: "You're going to hell when you die!"
Frank: "When was the last time you were in church?"
Ted: "25 years ago, I have not gone back after my confirmation."
Frank: "Yes, so tell me again how I am going to hell, but you're not???" "Must be nice to be an Armchair Christian."
Ted: "You're going to hell when you die!"
Frank: "When was the last time you were in church?"
Ted: "25 years ago, I have not gone back after my confirmation."
Frank: "Yes, so tell me again how I am going to hell, but you're not???" "Must be nice to be an Armchair Christian."
by sandmonkey01 March 11, 2014
A person who loudly criticises the referee's decisions - and often the players' performances - in a televised rugby or football match.
by Knaw January 12, 2009