religious hypocrisy theme
A religious person neglects to practice what they preach.
5 total · 1 choice · 2 major · 2 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| tftc1989e7x10 | choice | Reverend Jonathan had made a literary career out of preaching good Christian morals, yet he unapologetically had sex with any pretty young girl he could lay his hands on, behind his wife's back. They both discussed how their fortune would be ruined if his behavior became publicly known. |
| movie: Babylon AD (2008) | major | The Noelite church CEO didn't give a crap about her religion, being only interested in using the church to increase her own standing. |
| theamericanshortstory07 | major | Mrs. McIntyre spoke often of her Christian values in hiring black people and refugees, but crapped on them and criticized them when it suited her. In an ultimate act of religious hypocrisy, she failed to warn Mr. Guizac that an out of control tractor was rolling his way and he was crushed to death under its wheels as a result. |
| ahp6x22 | minor | Father Amion spoke out against gambling but then ended up betting his life saving on a "sure thing" when the parish was in dire need of money to repair the church ceiling. |
| movie: V for Vendetta (2005) | minor | Bishop Lilliman carried himself with a solemn air in public, but was exceedingly corrupt in his private life. |