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A hypocrite is a person whose actions are in conflict with the moral values they espouse.

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Who is the Greek god of hypocrites?

There is no specific Greek god of hypocrites. The concept of hypocrisy was understood as a moral failing rather than a specific deity's domain in ancient Greek mythology.


People who are not sincere are called?

counterfeit, false, illegitimate, sham, unreal, affected, deceiving, deceptive, dishonest, insincere, misleading


Why can the crusades be considered hypocrites?

Because their religion made them do unnecessary things. BY: LANDEN MANUEL


What religions encourage people to be kind to one another?

There are a few religions that do this; Christianity Judaism Pantheism New Age Atheism These religions are all taught to not have prejudice or hate against any one person/ other religion. Christianity teaches that you must love your neighbor as you would love yourself and so does Judaism. Pantheism teaches that the world is God and is connected meaning that we must take care of everything and everyone. New Age is just an evolved form of Pantheism which believes that the world is connected and everyone to it, but the earth is just earth, not God. I personally believe that in Atheism, they follow Christian morals, but do not believe in God, so it is an evolved form of Christianity. (By the way, when I say evolved, I am saying that it derived from it, not necessarily that one is better than the other. My personal opinion is that Christianity is the kindest, but unfortunately, many hypocrites derive from the religion as well just like any other religion. Many people do their best to follow God's instructions on morality)


What did Jesus say about praying?

Luke 18.1 Jesus tells us men ought always to pray ---- In 1 Thessalonians 5:17 scripture says "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." This comes from a larger section starting in verse 12: "Live in peace with one another. We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." It is a call to remain in a prayerful attitude as part of being thankful to God for all He has done. It is not a case of "if you pray": Jesus Christ Himself took that as a "given", because He said three times "when you pray", (not "if"), then said "you should pray this way" and went on to give the Lord's Prayer as an example :- Mat 6:5 And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the open streets so that they may be seen of men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.Mat 6:6 But you, when you pray, enter into your room and shutting your door, pray to your Father in secret. And your Father seeing in secret will repay you in the open.Mat 6:7 But when you pray, do not be babbling vain words, as the nations; for they think that they shall be heard in their much speaking. Mat 6:8 Then do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you have need of before you ask Him.Mat 6:9 So, then, you should pray this way: Our Father who is in Heaven, Hallowed be Your name.Mat 6:10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done, as it is in Heaven, also on the earth.Mat 6:11 Give us today our daily bread,Mat 6:12 and forgive us our debts as we also forgive our debtors.Mat 6:13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil, for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory to the ages. Amen.