We have all been hypoctitical at one time in our lives. Is this God's way of making fun of us. Everytime I'm feelin high and mighty, karma sneeks up and bites me in the a$$...
Just a random thought!!
2006-09-20 02:27:30 · 9 answers · asked by O Jam 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. I think that we each have unique challenges--hypocracy is definately one, but I don't know that I can say everyone falls prey to it.
2006-09-20 02:30:11 · answer #1 · answered by CatholicMOM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider that hypocrites are those most often trying to demonstrate something that is not true, like for example, they may try to demonstrate being "intelligent" or "prosperous" when in fact they are just presumptuous buffoons. As long as no one points this out in public, others who feel the same, they can go on living a lie along with others. It's like an "open secret," everyone knows the truth but no one mentions it and continues to live a fantasy.
But, what of the person that dresses as he pleases, without a care in the world what others think, without a concern that he has long hair or wears sneakers while everyone is wearing shoes and neat pants "to keep appearances..." He listens and laughs at the those that repeat slogans and propaganda without knowing the origins or purposes or reasons for these being said by some supposed "authority" in say... books mentioned to be for the "intelligentsia" or a play or movie...? Those who are hypocrites and presumptuous individuals that repeat what they do not understand nor do they really mean they say, or put on "airs" of importance or act in a particular manner in public are like the donkey loaded with books... the wisdom of the books doesn't make the poor donkey more intelligent nor do the books improve the donkey's lot in life... it is just another burden to carry.
2006-09-20 09:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, humans are one of the few animals that have the capacity to feel in one way and act in another. Helps society work. If that is one facet of being hypocritical, we (hopefully) all have been, cordial when you feel like telling someone to shove it where the "sun don't shine".
Studies have shows that lying if for no other reason than social harmony is learned early and is used often, by even the people who consider themselves the most *honest*.
The fine tuning of this natural trait is also important in the social fabric, as lying about important things can get entire nations into big doo-doo (as the USA is currently).
2006-09-20 09:34:42 · answer #3 · answered by finaldx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's part of our nature. The trick is not to remain hypocritical, but to correct it and move on. Some just refuse to admit that they have been hypocritical at one time or another.
2006-09-20 11:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by NightShade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hypocricy is defined as "one who pretends to be something that they are not"
So when you see a Christian (of which I am one) it might be they are being hypocritical , but it might also be that they are "practicing the fruits of the spirit"...notice the word "practice"..that is a Biblical command..we have to practice...and also we are at war internally...our flesh constantly wars with our spirit..
2006-09-20 09:35:36 · answer #5 · answered by heresyhunter@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think our true nature is to be morally virtuous and God like but the barrier of materialist desires often comes between us and our true selves.
2006-09-20 09:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, but it's not that black and white. Some people are far more hypocritical than others.
2006-09-20 09:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just you.
2006-09-20 09:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so
2006-09-20 09:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by cuttingssleep 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋