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> Everybody is a hypocrite to some degree or another So what? If we grant that everyone is a hypocrite, are we to then conclude that all critiques of hypocrisy
by root_axis 3y ago
> Everybody is a hypocrite to some degree or another
So what? If we grant that everyone is a hypocrite, are we to then conclude that all critiques of hypocrisy are unfounded or unworthy? If that's not what you're saying, then what is your criteria for excusing hypocrisy vs condemning it?
- kcplate 3y agoI just find it ironic that a bunch of folks who occasionally act like assholes online are critical of someone who occasionally acts like an asshole online.
- root_axis 3y agoHuh? What does that have to do with the topic we're discussing? Do you have an explanation for why you believe critiques of hypocrisy should be dismissed? I'm getting the sense that you're just personally a fan of Elon, which is fine, but not really a substantive contribution to the discussion.
- kcplate 3y agoIf you knew a pastor who was having an affair on his wife would you accept a sermon from him condemning the adultery of another…even if everything he said was true? Or perhaps would you tune out that message because you can’t get past the noise from his hypocrisy on the subject? It’s just hard to hear anything worthwhile due to all the noise.
- root_axis 3y agoIf the pastor initiated a loud campaign openly castigating the previous pastor for his egregious acts of infidelity, and proclaimed that under his stewardship of the church he would foster a renewed culture of unmitigated faithfulness, then, after taking over the church, immediately started leveraging his position of authority to sleep with a variety parishioners, I think most people would react strongly to that brazen level of hypocrisy.
- kcplate 3y agoThen you obviously understand my point as to why I don’t feel that criticism of hypocrisy by hypocrites should be taken seriously.