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Hypocrisy is the practice of feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not. [1] The word "hypocrisy" entered the English language c. 1200 with the meaning "the sin of pretending to virtue or goodness". [2] Today, "hypocrisy" often refers to advocating behaviors that one does not practice.
The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes was an outspoken opponent of political hypocrisy, though he considered it inevitable. David Runciman writes that "Hobbes was at pains not to set the bar for sincerity too high, which would let in the most corrosive forms of hypocrisy through the back door.
The woes are all woes of hypocrisy and illustrate the differences between inner and outer moral states. [1] Jesus portrays the Pharisees as impatient with outward, ritual observance of minutiae which made them look acceptable and virtuous outwardly but left the inner person unreformed.
Republican lawmakers in Florida like to say they stand for freedom, for parental rights, for the voices of those marginalized by “woke” liberalism. But behind the curtain, their actions smack ...
'Ohioans are shocked, shocked to learn that bullying, thuggery, and intimidation are part of the Republican repertoire. But that is only part of their modus operandi,' writes Denis Smith
Pope Francis said he sees "hypocrisy" in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defence of the move. LGBT blessings were authorised ...
Hypocrisy towards the tenets of faith: for example, somebody may believe in God, Judgment Day, accounting, scales of deeds and Hellfire but not fear them at all or not refrain from committing sins because of them. Yet he claims, "I fear God". Hypocrisy towards the deeds: Not performing obligatory works properly.
One of Joe Scarborough’s favorite words seems to be “hypocrite.” The aging-hipster MSNBC host of liberal “Morning Joe” frequently blasted Donald Trump for apparent “hypocrisy ...