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cafeteria catholic 

A Catholic individual, typically poorly catechised, from the Latin Rite or other. Said Catholic will pick and choose what he chooses to believe in in regards to the faith. Typically they will deny or mutilate revealed truths in order to justify their sinful lifestyles.
John is a cafeteria Catholic, he believes in the Magesterium but he thinks women should be allowed to be ordained.

cafeteria catholic 

A catholic who chooses to follow the correct doctrines of the catholic church, and choosing not to follow the pretty much ridiculous ones.
Silvio feels that gay people should have the right to marry, so he is a cafeteria catholic.
cafeteria catholic by Vito Antonio December 6, 2006

Cafeteria Catholic 

A term used by stupid Fundamentalist Catholics in order to insult intelligent Catholics who do not just blindly except everything they are told, and can reason things out, instead of believing a literal interpretation of the bible, or except every religious leaders opinions.
Im proud to be a Cafeteria Catholic, it means I am intelligent.

Carmel catholic cafeteria food 

This might be one of the best parts of Carmel. Like even if you’re not already hungry, the smell leading up to the lunch line as you walk towards the cafeteria generates this huge appetite in you. Like you start to starve no matter what food you had beforehand. It’s probably chemicals they put in it to get you to spend your money there. But who cares. The best food is actually the wraps and sandwiches that you can make yourself. Super underrated. And there’s ice cream and cookies every day and all these different drinks and sodas. Like yes it’s overpriced but it’s way better food than other cafeterias. Like it’s good quality. And the lunch employees are outstanding. The cafeteria food is one of the only things Carmel is good for ngl.
why am i so damn hungry
You are walking up to the cafeteria and you smell the Carmel catholic cafeteria food
It’s amazing

Cafeteria Catholicism

Derogatory term referring to religious individuals who follow the Catholic faith and pick and choose which doctrines of the Church they wish to follow and which ones they don't.
"Well, I'm against abortion, euthanasia, and homosexual marriages... But contraceptives are alright in my book."

"You reek of Cafeteria Catholicism -- We're not running a buffet! You can't just go in and get what you want..."
Cafeteria Catholicism by Mel December 3, 2005

Cafeteria Catholicism

The practice of refusing to eat meat on friday (because it is often recycled -- Tuesday's meatballs make Friday's Shepherd's Pie) when dining in a cafeteria.
Dude, that meat loaf looks nasty. Good thing I'm practicing Cafeteria Catholicism.
Cafeteria Catholicism by aaaacarpet December 28, 2005
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Term used to describe someone who is a mix of both rural (country) and urban (metropolitan) lifestyles/upbringings. He/she is typically equally comfortable in both settings and is able to seamlessly slip back and forth between the two, appreciating the characteristics of each.
That ol' gal of mine drives the 12 lane freeway during the week and a John Deere on the weekends. She likes opra and the Grand Ol' Opry. I love them countrypolitan women.
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