Hypocrisy and Christianity Essay

Over the years, I have learned that a Christian is one who has a sure and great hope that of heaven. We know that we will get to heaven, no matter how much we still

When we express ourselves as Christians, such as posting on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., they automatically put us into the stereotype. They think all Christians are the same. We have gained this stereotype that does not describe us at all. They think that we think that we are at a higher level than them. In order to keep us from thinking we are better than them, they think they must make it where we cannot show that we are Christians. In high school, we would make signs with Bible verses on them and people would be so upset because the signs had Bible verses on them. They would say nasty things to us and tell us that they were going to report our school. I never heard of my high school being reported, but that does not mean it was

Christianity derives from the teachings of God’s son Jesus of Nazareth and his apostles who later became known as Jesus Christ. Being a Christian is living a very righteous life. Christianity is a monotheistic religion such as Islam and Judaism. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have an eternal life.” This is a major factor in christian faith. This exact quote is not a belief for other religions but, it is known to be the foundation to have a great afterlife. It shows how only Christians believed in Jesus being God's son and in the holy trinity. In conclusion, Christians are to live in

Christians seek happiness and fulfillment from a higher power, a purpose that others cannot see or touch. They have faith that God will reward them in heaven for their commitment and unselfish efforts to help others in need. From the very beginning, Christians have never really fit into the normal ways of the world. Many people believe Christians think, say and do things that are very foreign to cultural norms. This should not be surprising as they are expected to stand not just for one’s self, but to be believed in a higher power, to obey the creator and to show love, patience and kindness to others. Once a believer enters the Christian religion and starts to practice the traditions, they should stop acting like the rest of the world. They are called to a change of lifestyle and a life on mission. This belief forces Christians to think, speak and act differently than non-believers.

In the article My Problem with Christianity by Andrew Sullivan it says “The number of Christians misrepresented by the Christian right is many.” This explains how so many people look at Christians in a certain way.

This Christian religion, known as the “church of Christ”, is experiencing rapid growth despite the large amount of opposition it is facing. It seems that this is largely due because of the concerted effort that the Christians are making to teach their religion to everyone in the entire world. But while everything may seem

The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical is one of the most insightful books that I have ever read as it helped me to see the world in a different perspective, the writer Shane Claiborne, tries to persuade or at least tries to give an insight of a very important conflict in our modern world: The modern Christianity; as it has been corrupted by the avarice of this world. Claiborne influenced myself to define a Christian as someone who follows the teachings of Christ not only by thought but also, in action such as caring for the poor; focusing on pursuing Christ instead of wealth, and becoming a proactive member of the community.

In their book, The Great Commission to Worship, Vernon Whaley and David Wheeler takes an in depth look at commandment from Jesus for His followers to go out and spread the Good News of salvation. Today’s Christian seems to have a misconception about their role in evangelism. As the authors stated, “many times in Scripture it appears

The way people ultimately view homosexuality, whether in religion, politics or modern popular culture, is all determined by traditional or changing points of view. This essay will discuss mainly liberal and conservative Christian interpretations of the Bible, including many verses that may support or condemn homosexuality. It will also discuss the political views and laws against same-sex marriage and the social activism in the homosexual community. This is all about view points and it has many conflicting views and arguments.

The author concludes that Christians are to live faithfully by the values of the bible. As members of society, we are expected to play a critical role in in our community rather than isolating ourselves from those opposed to Christian worldviews. There are ways for Christians to live out their faith, but still remain active parts in the community.

Christianity is a faith based on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Fisher, 1991) Christianity is a one God religion as presented in the New Testament. Today, Christianity and the church are culturally diverse, even in the aspects of race. It is even said that Sunday mornings is the most segregated time in the world. There is one central belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, all Christians can come to this conclusion. Christianity teaches that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and that we are all under the judgment of God because we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Other religions may often depict that it is only necessary to do some good when it comes to God in order to

Christianity follows a system of laws and Jesus is seen as the giver of laws. Jesus relays the messages that his father has given to him. In the Bible it is written, “Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God” (Hebrews 10:7), He was saying that as written in the scriptures he was there to follow his father’s desired will. The people look to Jesus as an authority and he looks to God as his. Christianity is a practice and lifestyle and Christ is their model

To be a Christian means to attempt to live as Jesus Christ would live, many that oppose this argument will quote from the old testament laws regarding

To be moral simply means to do what is right; however, doing what is right is easier said than done. Perhaps if one was a child, one would, to the best of their abilities, follow what his parents demand of him, this would constitute them as doing what is right. Now let us say that the child is an orphan, or does not believe what his parents say is right, should following them still be considered moral, or is it even up to him to decide? Perhaps the child has evolved past parenting all together and therefore needs no more guidance. Defining what is considered moral has now become much more complex. Sam Harris presents the same basic argument of morality in his book Letter to a Christian Nation, by applying it not to a child and his parents,

Christianity is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Most followers of Christianity, called Christians, are members of one of three major groups--Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. These groups have different beliefs about Jesus and His teachings. But all consider Jesus central to their religion. Most Christians believe God sent Jesus into the world as the Savior. Christianity teaches that humanity can achieve salvation through Jesus.