Am I a Hypocrite? Posted: Nov 10, 2009 It seems Christians in general are the favored archetypes for hypocrisy. (These are just examples, so don't get too carried away.) Am I a hypocrite if I seek to serve the poor but oppose universal healthcare? Am I a hypocrite if I oppose same sex marriage, yet I'm divorced? What if I oppose abortion but approve of capital punishment? I'm not here to discuss various societal issues and whatnot. My contention here is the rationale and application of the term 'hypocrite' is flawed. Furthermore, it is not a sufficient excuse for rejecting the Gospel of salvation. Would it be sufficient to say that the doctrine of love as preached by Jesus is not the prevalent mindset practiced by contemporary Christians? (That ball got dropped long ago.) Also, that Christians consistently fail to uphold the standards to which they are commanded? Ok. We're on the same page, then.