Are Christians Becoming Hypocrites?

The Christian Epidemic

First things first, are all Christians hipocrites? Absolutely not, but most of them are. I have studied all branches of Christianity and been to more churches, bible groups, retreats, and fellowships than one can imagine, and I am left with the same impression time and again. Of course this never comes out on the first meeting, its not until you really get to know most Christians that their true blue selves come shinning through.

Christians are perphaps one of the most demeaning religous groups I have met thus far in my life. There are so many rules and regulations to live by that it is almost unbearable. What you are required to do of course varies from church to church and things vary within sectors too.

Each church has its own set of "laws" that one must abide by or be shunned basically. Now they wont come out and tell you that you are being outcast, but they sure will show you in one way or another. This is especially true of churches that push the monetary donations. Some churches even go so far as to require a certain stipend of money (oh say 10 percent of your income) pledged in order to become a member. Others require you to not have a prior divorce, commit a certain amount of hours to charity work, or to attend unless they see it as a worthy (or excused) absence. Granted, not all churhes have this obligations, but you would be surprised at how many DO!

What happened to going to church to find faith, be among fellow moral people, and to connect with an intertwined support network. Why must you be of one sect to sit beside your fellow man and feel uplifted? Why should one be required to do anything at all in order to come and be with God? Who set this ridiculous rules, and why are Christians obeying them? Have we lost all sight of what the purpose of being a Christian is?

There are so many more questions that will of course go unanswered, because no one knows. People will claim to have the faith of God in their soul, and the love of God in their hearts, and then say that all non Christians are going to hell. I dont recall reading anything in the Bible that stated that another persons judgement is in your hands.