propheteering

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 See also 1.4 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

A punning blend of prophet and profiteering

[edit] 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.

[edit] See also

• profiteering

[edit] 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