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WHAT IS A HYPOCRITE?

Reblogged from Citizen Tom:

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Why is the term "hypocrite" considered such a vile insult? Jesus condemned the Pharisees in Matthew 23 as hypocrites.

hypocrite

n : a person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not  hold

Here is the origin of the term.

 hypocrisy (n.)

c.1200, ipocrisie, from O.Fr. ypocrisie, from L.L. hypocrisis, from Gk. hypokrisis "acting on the stage, pretense," from hypokrinesthai "play a part, pretend," also "answer," from hypo- "under" (see sub-) + middle voice of krinein "to sift, decide" (see crisis).

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This is a very sad and sickening look into the rationale for killing babies and getting rid of those that some think do not fit into their idea of worthy life. The culture of death in this county is growing by leaps and bounds and is no longer hidden behind doors. God forgive them!

2 Responses

  1. Thank you for the reblog.

    January 11, 2013 at 1:00 am

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