non-Christian
noun
non-Chris·tian
ˌnän-ˈkris-chən 
-ˈkrish-
: a person who is not a Christian
the beliefs of non-Christians
non-Christian
adjective
a non-Christian background
non-Christian faiths
Examples of non-Christian in a Sentence
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Even non-Christians see the egg as a symbol of the regeneration that comes with springtime.
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Joyce Orlando, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
It has also been used by faith leaders in predominantly white churches, in Mosques and other non-Christian denominations as well, according to a spokesperson from Faith in Florida.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
Conversely, would non-Christians convert in Great Awakening–style numbers if only Evangelicals would get their act together?
—Andrew T. Walker, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
This sort of dog-whistle rhetoric hinting falsely that the country has been taken over by foreigners — and most often nonwhite non-Christian ones — is a frequent refrain among the right wing in Europe.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 22 July 2023
The non-Christian administrators assigned to coordinate our efforts after we’re gone are in multiple locations.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Throughout the years, Robertson's intolerant comments on topics like women's rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of non-Christian faith drew heavy backlash for putting others down in the name of his religion.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
Similar to Christmas and Halloween celebrations today, Easter blends together elements from Christian and non-Christian traditions.
—Molly Jackson, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2023
In another break from tradition, Charles’ ceremony will actively spotlight leaders from non-Christian faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism, as well as female bishops and hymns and prayers sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2023
Joyce Orlando, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
It has also been used by faith leaders in predominantly white churches, in Mosques and other non-Christian denominations as well, according to a spokesperson from Faith in Florida.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Feb. 2024
Conversely, would non-Christians convert in Great Awakening–style numbers if only Evangelicals would get their act together?
—Andrew T. Walker, National Review, 31 Dec. 2023
This sort of dog-whistle rhetoric hinting falsely that the country has been taken over by foreigners — and most often nonwhite non-Christian ones — is a frequent refrain among the right wing in Europe.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 22 July 2023
The non-Christian administrators assigned to coordinate our efforts after we’re gone are in multiple locations.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022
Throughout the years, Robertson's intolerant comments on topics like women's rights, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of non-Christian faith drew heavy backlash for putting others down in the name of his religion.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
Similar to Christmas and Halloween celebrations today, Easter blends together elements from Christian and non-Christian traditions.
—Molly Jackson, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2023
In another break from tradition, Charles’ ceremony will actively spotlight leaders from non-Christian faiths, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Sikhism, as well as female bishops and hymns and prayers sung in Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2023
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“Non-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Christian. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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