Ten Christian Cliches

When Christian Piatt wrote his list of 10 cliches Christians should avoid, he obviously underestimated our tendency to fall back on these trite sayings.

He quickly had to add 10 more cliches and 9 final cliches. Each cliche comes with a quick explanation of why it is often precisely the wrong thing to say. They're a good read - especially if you've had some of them said to you.

There are ones that distort God (and aren't in the bible)

"Everything happens for a reason."
"The Bible clearly says..."
"The Lord never gives someone more than they can handle"

Ones that are insensitive

"Will all our visitors please stand" (in church)
"God needed another angel" (after someone has died)

and ones we use to sound judgemental

"Are you saved?"
"___ is an abomination"

Fortunately, he also provides a list of 10 antidotes, which mostly involving being less conceited, more loving and less like a Jesus-salesman.