Morals I mean. Many people mock Christians for not meeting the standards of their religion.... Is that really a bad thing though? It just shows how much better Christianity is than the Christian. But what if a Christian was much better their religion? That would mean their religion is inept and low. I would rather have high moral standards and be a hypocrite than follow a religion with low standards and be praised for barely meeting them. At least this way I intend for perfection.
2007-04-21 19:55:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I understand what you're saying. We are all hypocrites in a way I guess, if we have high standards for ourselves. This is because we cannot necessarily reach the high standards we set. But it's not wrong to have such standards - in fact, it's good. We know what we ought to do, and we speak of what is good to do. It doesn't mean we always succeed at fulfilling what we ourselves know to be the best action. If this makes us hypocrites, then we are all hypocrites a little.
2007-04-21 20:01:01 · answer #1 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So......personal morals and values are all relative, is what you're saying.
If high standards motivate you to be a better person, great. But if they motivate you to condemn anyone who doesn't strive for the same standards that you do,...well then, now you're wandering into dangerous territory.
Christians believe that man was created in G-d's image, and as such she is perfect. From that premise it would seem natural to think that as mortals we are imperfect, striving for perfection. Great if you're Christian.
Not so useful if you're, say, a reconstructionist Jew who believes that religion is not so much a standard that must be met, but a tool that humans can use to create a better world.
In the end, hopefully we're all pushing to Tikun Olam.
2007-04-22 03:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but he could just withdraw from that religion if he thinks that his pastor is a false pastor and the religion is false religion who is not on the side of the bible about the teachings of God.
jtm
2007-04-22 02:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's kinda like the difference between following a holy and just God versus a god that fits a persons lifestyle.
2007-04-22 03:00:13 · answer #4 · answered by Who's got my back? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋