Poophecy
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Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Positive or negative expectations about circumstances, events, or people that may affect a persons behavior toward them in a manner that he or she (unknowingly) creates situations in which those expectations are fulfilled.
In other words, causing something to happen by believing it will come true
In other words, causing something to happen by believing it will come true
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Example 1:
An employer sees a new employee and automatically expects him to be disloyal. The employer then treats the employee in a way to elicit the very response he concluded.
Example 2:
Labeling someone a "criminal," and treating that person as such, may foster criminal behavior in the person who is subjected to the expectation, thus creating a self fulfilling prophecy
Example 1:
An employer sees a new employee and automatically expects him to be disloyal. The employer then treats the employee in a way to elicit the very response he concluded.
Example 2:
Labeling someone a "criminal," and treating that person as such, may foster criminal behavior in the person who is subjected to the expectation, thus creating a self fulfilling prophecy
Self Fulfilling Prophecy by .PiCe.NuSSy. October 24, 2008
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in accordance to the prophecy.
Phrase that you mumble at the end of ever sentence to add that special exclamation point that is hard to dictate in verbal communication. Also helps with distancing yourself from other individuals. The phrase is particularly effective in work or office settings.
Boss: Can you send out a memo to our group about the new direction?
You: Sure, I will send that memo tomorrow...in accordance to the prophecy.
Boss: wtf?
You: Sure, I will send that memo tomorrow...in accordance to the prophecy.
Boss: wtf?
in accordance to the prophecy. by Lost Almost February 27, 2011
prophecy
A Jewish Gentleman: "Be aware of the heretics! To say that Jesus is not the Messiah isn't the true prophecy!"
An atheist Gentleman: "Even though I don't believe in god, I understand that your ancestors have prophesied about a Messiah that is to come. I understand that Christians believe in a Messiah claiming that it already has fulfilled the prophecy. Did your prophets also prophesied about warning against someone like Jesus?"
Christian Gentleman: "I don't think god will twist his prophecy to confuse his people. It is always intentional and straightforward." Because Jews don't believe in their own prophecy, we are believing on their behalf that which also had been prophesied as well."
Urban Dictionary: "Stop arguing!! Prophecy of 'Messiah' refers to:
A. Someone who is to come
B. Who knows.
C. Jesus
D. John Doe
E. ___________ (ehh...you fill in the blank. Just give me your email address. Remember, it's public, address only first names, and no advertising.
An atheist Gentleman: "Even though I don't believe in god, I understand that your ancestors have prophesied about a Messiah that is to come. I understand that Christians believe in a Messiah claiming that it already has fulfilled the prophecy. Did your prophets also prophesied about warning against someone like Jesus?"
Christian Gentleman: "I don't think god will twist his prophecy to confuse his people. It is always intentional and straightforward." Because Jews don't believe in their own prophecy, we are believing on their behalf that which also had been prophesied as well."
Urban Dictionary: "Stop arguing!! Prophecy of 'Messiah' refers to:
A. Someone who is to come
B. Who knows.
C. Jesus
D. John Doe
E. ___________ (ehh...you fill in the blank. Just give me your email address. Remember, it's public, address only first names, and no advertising.
prophecy by Serpentine Dove January 10, 2008
Fulfilled Prophecy
Fulfilled Prophecy by eyjentjim February 27, 2017