does anyone know why the christians seem to be the most judgmental, and hypocritical at the same time. im not bashing chritianity, but am i the only one that has noticed this?
2007-05-25 09:57:26 · 14 answers · asked by jason a 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is by far the most judgmental, hypocritical religion on the face of the planet.
But what can be expected of people who worship a God that condones slavery, murder, genocide, etc?
2007-05-25 10:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by RU SRS? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like a very judgmental question. People are the problem. Christians are often accused of being judgmental or hypocritical only because they set the bar so high, that most fail to reach it. That does not mean that the effort is not worth making, however.
Although Ghandi was once asked why, after he had studied the New Testament extensively, why he never became a Christian. He replied "If I ever met one, I would be one." The doctrine of unconditional love which was preached by Jesus is a most difficult one to follow, because of our selfish nature.
If we can learn to love as Jesus loved no one would call us judgmental or hypocritical.
Take one example: Compare Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. When Jimmy Carter ran for the presidency, he admitted in an interview that he lusted in his heart. His approval rating plummetted.
When Bill Clinton not only lusted in his heart, but actually sprayed his body fluids over Monika Lewinsky's dress, his approval rating soared.
Why?
My theory is that everyone knows that Jimmy Carter is a Christian. They disapproved because they felt he failed to live up to his own standards. Bill Clinton, on the other hand, has always worshipped at the altar of feminine pulchritude. His ratings went up because he was being true to his animal nature, over which he never rose.
2007-05-25 10:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The top two: 1- Islam 2- Christianity Not much separation between them. For some on here: Atheism is NOT a religion.
2016-05-17 22:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by annmarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really this is just in the United States. I'm not a Christian, but I spent a large part of my 20s touring in parts of Europe as well as America, much nicer people there, and less hypocritical about their faith for sure.
2007-05-25 10:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by Starvin' Marvin 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which type or expression of Christianity? Judgemental attitudes can drive any form of stong opinion or belief. Having moral or philosophical convictions is not necessarily judgemental and can be the opposite. Do you think that most forms of Christianity are more judgemental than most forms of Islam or even antitheism?
2007-05-25 10:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by James O 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians are called to be the light and the salt of the earth. we do not judge but we do tell the truth. When the truth hurts, you call it judgmental. We also will tell you the truth about our own short comings. This is not judgmental or hypocritical.
2007-05-25 10:01:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Being judgmental and hypocritical are not unique to Christians. You will find many Christians and Non-Christians who judge excessively and fail to practice what they preach. But you will also find many Christians and Non-Christians who exhibit tolerance and demonstate consistency with their actions and words.
2007-05-25 10:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by Jane Henry 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no matter who a person is... being judgmental is being hypocritical. no one is immune.
there is a difference between pointing out the faults of others while thinking oneself to be immune....
and noticing the faults of others and realizing that one notices because one is also at fault.
and noticing the faults of others because one has been there and been delivered and desires to deliver others.
...
2007-05-25 10:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by opalist 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The skillet calling the frying pan black. Amusing
2007-05-25 10:05:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When a 'religion' has had so many greedy men shaping and forming it over such a long period of time, it is no wonder it is about fear and hate.
2007-05-25 10:01:59 · answer #10 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋