Have you had the same experience? Christian Hypocrisy?

Question

Have you had the same experience. I have a group of friends that say their Christians but in the same breath drop the f-bomb. Where they're supposed to the morally upright and they are so drunk they can't stand. They invite you to come the church and it's so boring you can't stay awake and people give you why-are-you-here-you-devil-worshiper look. That's what I hate about Christians. If a Christian came up to you and tried to condemn you, what peice of "advice" would you give?

Answer 1

I'd just be like, "you have your truth, I have mine. We both think we're right so let's not talk about it."

Answer 2

There's a difference between saying that you're a Christian and actually being a Christian. I believe that only God can tell if people are truly Christians or not, but a lot of people you kind of have to wonder about. I went to a Christian school for about 10 years so I know so many hypocrites who were "Christians" during school and then when they finally got to public school did other things that they would never have done in Christian school. On the other hand, even though I am I Christian, I still sin. But I believe that Jesus forgives me for those sins when I ask him too.
I'm trying to just give you my opinion and I really hope I'm not preaching to you because I hate it when people insult my beliefs and so I feel like giving people the respect that I often wish I could get. You probably started reading and was like "Oh just another Christian hypocrite." So try to understand my view point. You don't have to agree with it.
I agree though. A lot of Christians are hypocrites, but that doesn't mean that all of them are. If you were to come to my church I would actually be excited you were there, but I would never say "why-are-you-here-you-devil-wor..." And I'm sorry you've felt like that.


So I hope that helped a little :)

Answer 3

My advice to you is to stop going to the church where thes kids are being fed a twisted version of what Christ taught. Yes they are hippocrits! They have not had the guts or intelligence to actually read the biblical texts using available reference material that would show them what was actually meant! They rely soley on the mis-interpretations spouted by the preachers, priests, and gurus.

If you do read the bible, ensure you have a lexico available so that you can look up the original words and the true interpretation of those words. And remember, every word of the "Old Testament" was only meant for the jews, not the gentiles. It is in the New Testament and mostly in the teachings of Paul that you will find the true Christian way.

Answer 4

My how I love it when the same people who condemn others for being Christians in the first place, and believing in "nonsense", then turn around and accuse them of not being Christian enough. I've been known to drop the "f-bomb" myself, as you so colorfully put it, and while I don't drink, I don't condemn those who do. You remind me of a woman I once knew who said a girl couldn't "really" be a Christian because she was wearing a toe ring and sandals. Consider your own hypocrisy, or to use a purely Christian saying, get the beam out of your own eye before you go digging for the mote in mine.

Answer 5

I am a believer, and I do believe you raise a compelling issue. First of all, do they continually behave this way? If they do, your point, in terms of their ungodly actions, is justified. Drop them like a bad habit. If you're not a devil worshipper, and it's true that they call you one, falsely, smile, take your shoes off, and shake the dust off their bottoms as a testimony against them. Then leave and never go back. As for "Christians" like these dorks giving you advice about ANYTHING, just tell them you know the difference between bad advice and stupid advice so, gee,- you guess you don't need their advice. Hypocrisy like that is nothing more than shame wearing a halo.

Answer 6

I've had just as much atheistic hypocrisy as the Christian version of same.The same atheists who claim to be tolerant and understanding have no compunctions about saying vile things about Christ and insulting His followers.

They object to "loaded questions," then contrive bizarre little mental games designed to make Christians look bad, no matter how we answer them. They claim to be the morally upright, and yet they hurt their fellow human beings with complete disregard for their feelings.

So I suppose I could ask you the same question. If an atheist taunts you and blasphemes the Savior that you love above all things, what piece of advice would you give?

Answer 7

hypocrisy is present in the bible and Jesus also condemns it several times. Look in the Zondervan NIV study bible and look up hypocrisy in the concordance. It will take you to every verse that the bible mentions it. It is very difficult for people to get it right and we all fall short. Some fall shorter than others. This is noticed and has condemned many as hypocrites. Take people on a diet for example. It is not easy to discipline ourselves to perfection. It is not fully obtainable when sin is so much part of our nature. That is why we need Jesus. Scripture says " Anyone who claims he is without sin, lies and deceives himself". It is hard to find the perfect person because they do not exist. Do not lump us as a group there are black sheep in almost every family.

Answer 8

You all sound like you need a tune up with Jesus to me. Your Christians friends are not living a good example of Christ-like living. And you sound very judgemental you expect them to be perfect and yet you are not perfect. I would just tell them to practise what they preach. I feel bad that you don't have a better example to follow. Many Churches today are not boring, they play very upbeat music and have some great programs for young people. I hope you have the ability to see that Jesus was the only perfect one we all fail terribly and that is why He died for us all, including you. Not all Christian kids are rascals.

Answer 9

Send them to the Word of God. If it rebukes or convicts them, they are true believers. If they excuse their actions, they are impostors posing as Christians. Call them on the carpet.

Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.

James 3:9-11
With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?

Answer 10

I would first wonder why you call them friends and then attack them behind their backs in a public forum.
My advice to them is to find a better friend.

If you don't like it, then don't hang out with them. If you don't want to go to church, then don't go.

I haven't met many christians in person who condemn me. Most of them are "concerned" for my eternal welfare.
On here, there are plenty who hide behind the mask of the internet and who feel free to tell me how Jesus is firing up the coals of hell just for me, but that's simply because they get frustrated with my disagreement of their belief.

I don't take "condemnation" personally.. I'm secure in what I believe, and I certainly am secure with my friendships. I would never backstab my friends this way. I'd take my concerns to them instead.

Answer 11

Christian Hypocrisy really ought to be a single word.

I haven't had your experience, but I do know that I and pretty much everyone alive have experienced the joys of Christian Hypocrisy in one form or another.