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A term taken from the parables of Jesus in the [[Bible]]. Sheep are people who supposedly want to hear the [[Word of God]], or [[The Family|The Family's]] message. Also used in the adjective form "[[sheepy]]".
 
A term taken from the parables of Jesus in the [[Bible]]. Sheep are people who supposedly want to hear the [[Word of God]], or [[The Family|The Family's]] message. Also used in the adjective form "[[sheepy]]".
  
''Usage:'' "That person is such a sheep!"
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''Usage: "That person is such a sheep!"''
  
 
Metaphoric use of "sheep" in The Family was pervasive and sheepish qualities were idealized.
 
Metaphoric use of "sheep" in The Family was pervasive and sheepish qualities were idealized.
  
  
  ''Compare:'' [[goat]], [[fish]]
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  Compare: [[Goat]] — See also: [[Bellwether]], [[Fish]]

Revision as of 01:38, 12 July 2005

A term taken from the parables of Jesus in the Bible. Sheep are people who supposedly want to hear the Word of God, or The Family's message. Also used in the adjective form "sheepy".

Usage: "That person is such a sheep!"

Metaphoric use of "sheep" in The Family was pervasive and sheepish qualities were idealized.


Compare: Goat — See also: Bellwether, Fish