Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Objections to Christianity-hypocrites

I thought at this point I would addressing the common and popular objections to Christianity. This first one will address the common complaint that 'Christians are nothing but hypocrites'! Let's examine that objection OK?
First let's get a true definition of hypocrite: I can tell you that it comes from the Greek word hypokrites which something to the effect of an actor or a pretender. (Think of those ancient actors who put on those big plaster faces so they could hide their true facial expressions.). So in essence, being a hypocrite is pretending to be something your not. Hum?! With that in mind that would mean that Hollywood is loaded with hypocrites! That would also mean that all our children are hypocrites every tme they are playing with their imaginations! Quite frankly, don't you think that would include all of us at one time or another??
Still, I would like to answer the objection in a round-about way: When you go the Doctor for a ailment, and you end up feeling worse with more pain and sickly feelings should you label all Doctors quacks? Of course not, that would be unreasonable! (You would go on a careful search for a true Doctor). So using the same logic, one should not be quick to label every single Christian in existence as a hypocrite, but do a careful study to see what comprises a true Christian.
I will give you some clues as to what comprise a true Christian: For starters he is not self-righteous or sinless! (If you encounter such people, leave.). Christians aren't perfect, for that matter, neither are perfectionist! When a true Christian does do wrong he will be eager to fix it quickly with prayer and restitution! A real Christian will tell that he is a sinner saved by the grace of God and he will tell you that he has a real relationship with the real God.
"Sounds good Cory, but what about the Inquisition or the Witch trials"? My answer is claiming to act on God's behalf or as God's representative does not indicate, prove, or validate that they are from God at all. All it proves is such religious leaders are good speakers and actors! Case in point: Hitler often worked with the church to further his agenda. In private though he, (Hitler), was a practicing Theosophist who absolutely despised Christianity and wanted it stamped out! By the way, the Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials were ended by Christians.
I want to close with something that Christ said to help give some perspective: "Those who are well have no need of a Physician, but the sick. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance" (Mark 2:17). Christ hung out with sinners. Christ sharpest words of criticism were against the established religious leaders of the day.
(Note: If does not answer the objection please let me know.).

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