Christian Hypocrisy: An Inevitable Crisis

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On a universal level, it is safe to presume that every individual could be deemed as a fraud based on the general characterization of the expression. Moral values, ethics, even spiritual beliefs are often compromised or purposely overlooked in subtle situations, extraneous circumstances, unplanned mishaps, stressful positions. Yet, when does this insincerity develop into a serious problem; especially when one looks at the religious issues and conflicts which derive from these predicaments? Considering how America is frequently attached to the Christian religion, it is no revelation that there are Christian hypocrites that may dwell in the country. Because Christian hypocrisy on an individual basis has become such a widespread norm, it is not a complete surprise that hypocrisy has infected churches across the nation.

In order to fairly examine this trend, one has to understand or be aware of the fundamentals associated with Christianity. These are based solely upon the Bible which is the acknowledged God-breathed text containing all their ideals. First and foremost, the greatest commandments given to followers is to, “love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength… love your neighbor as yourself…there is no other commandment greater than these,” (Holman Christian Standard Bible, Mark 12.30-31). Other decrees range from seemingly straightforward concerns that are commonly agreed upon to the profound subjects that many cringe at the slightest mention due to the mixture of opinions or translations. Essentially, the original standards are primarily seen in the Ten Commandments located in the Old Testament. These strict rules were established to communicate how every indi...

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... specifically on how the one who has many possessions must give to the poor and not put so much emphasis on themselves (Luke 12:33 and Philippians 2:1-4). It also supports the allegation that some churches are, in fact, after prosperity and not concerned with the spreading of gospel. This also raises the following question: If acquiring wealth and building a church with the intent on making oneself more comfortable is not ethical in Christian beliefs, why does God allow it? This question cannot be answered because of the circumstances and religious bias, but nonetheless makes one draw his or her own conclusion. Sanneh, throughout the whole piece, does not give any strong indication of which side she is on. So, this is an unbiased source because she allows her audience to consider the issues instead of making them sit through a lecture with the intent of persuasion.

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