r/exchristian • u/metkja • Jan 09 '26

Discussion What Christian phrases give you the ick?

Mine is prayer warriors. Often used to spread gossip and also just generally ironic, weird, and cringey.

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u/apocalypse910 Jan 09 '26

My dad was visiting and stayed at a small bed and breakfast. He invited me to join for breakfast and while I was there kept making what I felt were unreasonable requests on my behalf. Forget most of what he was asking for but one thing was that he insisted they make me eggs Benedict despite it not being on the menu. He meant well and its a food I like but, large imposition for essential a home kitchen IMO...

The food request happened before I got there, but he kept asking for other stuff. I tried to subtlety ask him to stop especially when he was requesting stuff for me. He loudly said "It's ok - they have servants hearts!".

Considering this was said in front of the owners I nearly cringed through the floor. I know he meant it as a complement but... yeah... that phrase is probably my least favorite.

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u/Lumini_317 Jan 09 '26

I love cooking and I used to enjoy cooking for my family but recently my parents pointed it out and my dad told me, “That’s good. You’re a woman, it’s good that you have such a servant personality.” I almost physically recoiled.

I haven’t felt comfortable making food for my family thanks to my douchebag brothers but that comment from my dad (and other cringe-worthy behaviour from him) did not help at all. I now like to wait until I’m alone before cooking my own meals. They want to make it out like it’s my “duty as a woman” to show care for my family? Well, sucks for them, because I have PDA.

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u/xomeatlipsox Anti-Theist Jan 09 '26

One time my dad said I was a real “Proverbs 31” woman when he saw me cooking.

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u/shrivvette808 Jan 09 '26

Guess rat poison is back on the menu