propheteering

English

Etymology

A punning blend of prophet and profiteering

Noun

propheteering (uncountable)

1. the exercise of the duties, powers, or office of a prophet for the principle purpose of deriving money.
2. Making profits out of being a "false prophet".
3. Making profit from prophecy.

See also

• profiteering

References

• Article using Scientology as an example
• About the "Left Behind" series of books and whether they are propheteering
• Analyzing Joseph Smith of the LDS Church as a possible propheteer