They do talk about hypocrisy when the readings mention it. My priests really try to be more uplifting in their sermons. We are not into doom and gloom.

The church I was raised in never really talked about sin. My catholic friends did, but we (protestants) did not. Just about the golden rule and how you treat other people in general.

I guess sin is kind of like pornography - you know it when you see it, lol.

We are more like the chestnuts roasting on an open fire type of church.

I don't think it is a lie so much. Isn't it saying or doing something as a command and then saying or
doing the opposite as an action?

I don't really know anything about religion or religious institutions. This group may teach me a bit or two.


Well anyway, thanks for the responses.


Tikki

They may word it differently and apply it differently but churches do address the issue.

I do/did with my family...and we talk about it...'Don't be saying that, if your doing that'. that type thing.
But I have never just met anyone who discusses it.


Maybe talking about hypocritical actions is one of those family type conversations not for polite company.

Tikki

Living a lie.

That's a big one with us. We've had a series of sermons dealing with it before. It's guaranteed to have everyone squirming in their seat, which is a very good thing. It can destroy a congregation and therefore is a serious topic.

Grand on your congregation for talking about hypocrisy.



Tikki