Something typical from Christians to atheists.. like "I respect your beliefs but God is there and he loves you and wants you to know him." I would call that an example of hypocrisy, am I right? Or at least external hypocrisy. "I don't care what you believe but my God does." You know?
I'm just thinking that there may be another word for it.
2007-03-21 16:50:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
T.A.C., I think condescension is right.
2007-03-21 17:02:04 · update #1
Very nice answer, aaron.
I was mostly looking for a way to describe instances like these, but your thought and composure are not in vain.
2007-03-21 17:26:50 · update #2
I don't think it's hypocrisy; it's more like condescension.
2007-03-21 16:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by The Lobe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. From everything I see on these boards it seems like all Christians are viewed as : 1. Hate-filled, judgemental people or 2. Condescending.
I don't think it is fair to stereotype Christians this way because it seems like there is no way for a Christian to discuss religion with an atheist and not be viewed poorly.
There are ignorant hypocritical atheists and ignorant hypocritical christians. I really think we need to get over ourselves for a minute and acknowledge that yes there are a lot of intelligent, well educated atheists and a lot of intelligent, well educated christians. The people on the other side of the fence aren't as stupid as we would like to believe, and I think all of us just need to be more respectful of each other.
2007-03-21 17:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by aaron 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can respect others beliefs without agreeing with them, and you can respect others beliefs without compromising your own. I can respect your beliefs but still disagree (as long as I do it in an agreeable fashion).
For example, if we are both standing outside a closed room, and you say the room is empty, I can respect your belief, but still say that I think someone is in there. Is that being hypocritical?
However, if I said something like "I respect your beliefs but my God is going to throw you into the burning pit of Hell for all eternity, and won't I be laughing", I think that may be a little hypocritical.
You may disagree with this, and I can respect that.
2007-03-21 17:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by PBeaud 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
while it is quite bothersome hypocrisy in the christian religion can be saved for much more aggravating things like the whole idea of "sin" but thats a different story. think of it this way those types of christians are like sales people, they try and sell their timeshare to paradise no matter how many times you say no, my best advice don't go on a vacation where you have to attend a sales pitch ;P. but honestly its very ignorant and rude, plainly an uncivilized practice...join or burn basically.
2007-03-21 17:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is so hypocrical about that? I have atheists friends and we share a common view. We respect each other, even if we don't agree with the beliefs. We have peaceful arguement and discussions at times, and can laugh at and with each other at the end of the day. Work, play and hang-out.
2007-03-21 17:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would not consider that hypocrisy. That word indidcates saying one thing and doing another or not meaning what you are saying. I will repect you and your beliefs but that does not mean that I won't have the desire to change them if I can. Although you may not fully understand this, when you ask us Christians to stop believing, you are asking us to lose something that we already have. When we ask you to consider becoming a Christian, we are asking you to consider something that can be a great addition to the life you already have as well as the one you will have in the future. It doesn't mean that we disrespect you as a person. On the contrary, if we did not care about you as a person, we would not make any attempt to sway your views.
2007-03-21 16:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by Poohcat1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Interesting you would call this example of love hypocrisy. I thank God for my sisters and brothers who reach out and speak in this manner to those who do not know the Lord.
2007-03-21 16:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that's hypocrisy. Here's honesty. from me (christian) to athiest. "I don't respect your beliefs, I think you are lazy and selfish to not actually study the bible to come to a conclusion on your own. God did so much for you and you do nothing for yourself and your afterlife. Give a flippin minute and really think on these things, study them and meditate on them before you decide that what your best friend believes is what you are going to believe. Even the Christians are told to study for themselves and not believe everything their pastor tells them!"
2007-03-21 16:57:43 · answer #8 · answered by mamatoshreksboys 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not hypocrisy. I dont respect your belifes, btw. Yeah, you have them. But they are wrong. And I have to accept the fact that not all people believe in God. But I dont have to like it.
2007-03-21 16:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bl3ss3dw1thL1f3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just rude and obnoxious foisting the unwanted belief I think it's called bearding the lion in own den or something like that
2007-03-21 16:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋