Christians and Hypocrites 

Written by Patricia Zimmerman

Just because someone says they are a Christian does not mean they truly are. Many people hide behind titles and labels. To be a Christian is to be Christ-like—to live free of hate, greed, judgment, criticism, prejudice, gossip, deceit, manipulation, shame, blame, and guilt. These are destructive energies. There are true Christians, and then there are hypocrites.

Being a Christian does not make one better than anyone else, though many behave as if it does. Actions speak louder than words, and often, our actions do not reflect what we say we believe.

I was born and raised Catholic and once dreamed of becoming a nun. When I married, I became Presbyterian. Yet, I carried many questions that neither faith could answer—questions like:
* Who am I?
* What is my purpose in life?
* Why am I here?
* and most importantly, Why do bad things happen to good people?

I also noticed inconsistencies within church teachings that no one could explain.

And so began my journey to find Truth—God’s Truth, not man’s. Religion, I discovered, is dogma: manmade rules and interpretations. Spirituality, however, is God-centered—it recognizes the Divine presence that lives within each of us. Source, or God, dwells in the heart, not above us or outside of us. Like the Native American Red Road, spirituality is not a religion but a way of life.

Your relationship with God is expressed through your thoughts, words, deeds, and actions. God is pure Unconditional Love. If we truly love God, then everything we think, say, and do must be rooted in that same love—not the conditional love we often practice (“I’ll love you as long as you don’t hurt me”).

Walking a spiritual path takes courage. It means looking honestly at yourself. It means change—and most people resist change. The spiritual path is a journey inward: to see and accept who you truly are, and then work to become a better version of yourself.
* If you do not know your weaknesses, how will you make them your strengths?
* If you do not know your fears, how will you ever overcome them?

After many years of seeking, I found Truth—and became an ordained minister in a non-denominational spiritual church. In June of 2009, I founded White Dove Circle of Light and Love.

At White Dove Circle, we teach people to understand life and how it really works: who we are, why we are here, and why things—good or bad—happen. We teach God’s Truth, which is not the same as our perception of truth. God’s Truth is Absolute—it never changes and needs no defending. It is so profound that it speaks for itself.

Here, we teach how to love unconditionally—to live a life of service to Source, to all that is Divine, and to all of humanity. We honor and respect every soul’s path, knowing Earth is a one-room schoolhouse with many levels—from kindergarten to college and beyond.

I would not trade this path for anything in the world. Living a life of service is who I am—what I have always done, and what I will always do. There is no greater joy than seeing the light return to someone’s eyes, the peace in their heart, and the love in their spirit after being helped along their way.

It’s easy to help those we already know, but the greatest reward lies in helping those we do not.

May this year bring you blessings of peace, growth, and spiritual awakening.

Namaste! (May the Christ in you meet the Christ in me.)