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In reply to the discussion: Exposing Americas Biggest Hypocrites: Evangelical Christians [View all]vlyons
(10,252 posts)52. A Buddhist perspective
The hypocracy of certain evangelicals is evident. They certainly don't practice the teachings of Jesus, from his teachings about not praying in public, to not being judgmental, to not worshipping money, to the most important of all - treating people as we would like to be treated with respect and compassion.
But there is a more fundamental problem, which Buddhists call "spiritual materialism," which is defined as using religion and spirituality to enhance and solidify the ego, the self. It's the sanctimonious self-righteous view of look at me. I'm so pure and holy. God loves me, but not you attitude. I could say a lot more on this topic, but suffice it to say that the Evangelicals are creating a very degenerate religion.
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The Face of Fascism!!! Wrapped in a Flag and Religion. Hitler would be proud.
olegramps
Nov 2017
#13
They accepted his "Nobody Reads the Bible More Than Me" bullshit without question
dalton99a
Nov 2017
#9
"They support Trump who says he is so perfect that he does not need Christ or his forgiveness."
workinclasszero
Nov 2017
#25
You won't sit back and watch? Ok. So, where do you think your church donations go?
lindysalsagal
Nov 2017
#30
My wife had a fit, but I wore a "Fighting Nazis is an American Tradition, stop the alt right"...
rwsanders
Nov 2017
#43
We'll never get their votes, but we could get the blueless bystanders who need to wake up and choose
lindysalsagal
Nov 2017
#31
Don't confuse those opportunists for whom Christianity is a tool or weapon
summer_in_TX
Nov 2017
#44