Our present government, the arts in general and the greatest proportion of religious practices are purely performative. They constitute the mere show of virtue and affiliation with righteous causes while hiding the rot within. They're a show aimed to entertain the witless and deceive the gullible. Don't fall for it. They’re the Disneyland version of the real thing, they are but a false image of what ought to be worshipped. If you reject God, you will have made Babylon your false god!
Before we discuss performative care in the political sphere let us begin with examining why outward conformity to religion is not what God desires since there are several scriptures that address the issue of focusing solely on outward appearances of religiosity rather than the inward transformation of the heart. Here are a few passages that warn against such practices:
- **Matthew 23:1-36**¹: This chapter records Jesus' criticism of the religious leaders of His time, the Pharisees and teachers of the law. He denounces their hypocrisy and legalism, emphasizing that they should not be followed as they do not practice what they preach. Jesus points out that they are more concerned with their image and status than with justice, mercy, and faithfulness.
- **Matthew 7:16-20**²: Jesus teaches that true followers can be identified by their fruits, meaning their actions and the outcomes of their lives, rather than just their outward appearance or declarations of faith.
- **James 2:17-18**²: James writes that faith without works is dead, suggesting that genuine faith will result in actions that reflect that faith, rather than just outward expressions.
- **1 Samuel 16:7**²: God reminds Samuel that He does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
These scriptures encourage believers to focus on the sincerity of their faith and the transformation of their hearts, rather than just the external practice of religious rituals or traditions. They serve as a reminder that true religion is not about outward show but about inward change and living out one's faith through actions that align with God's will.
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 2024-06-30
(1) Matthew 23 NLT - Jesus Criticizes the Religious Leaders - Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2023&version=NLT.
(2) 52 Bible Verses about Outward Appearance - Online Bible. https://bible.knowing-jesus.com/topics/Outward-Appearance.
(3) Lesson 30: What Keeps People from Christ (John 5:39-47). https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-30-what-keeps-people-christ-john-539-47.
Having given the Lord first place let us now examine performative care in Canada. From Sky News Australia from an article and video entitled “Lefties Losing It”: https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/rita-panahi/lefties-losing-it-justin-trudeau-the-king-of-performative-caring/video/347ad59648362eb2de4a8aef7aada150
Lefties losing it: Justin Trudeau the king of ‘performative caring’
February 09, 2024 - 8:30PM
Sky News host Rita Panahi brands Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the “king of performative caring”.
Mr Trudeau declared Canadians don’t want a politician to “make Canada great again” during a speech in the House of Commons.
The comment was aimed at Canadian Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre while he addressed his government’s policies aimed at tackling the cost of living.
“Yes, why would Canadians want Canada to be great again? What a shocking concept that would be,” Ms Panahi said.
The next Canadian federal election will take place on or before October 22, 2025.
In another articole from https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/justin-trudeau-an-utter-bimbo-canadian-pm-accused-of-performative-caring/ar-BB1oYQds Author Douglas Murray has called Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau an “utter bimbo” and accused him of “performative caring” after his party recently lost a by-election.© Provided by Sky News Australia
“It’s very hard to find a true thing he’s ever said, or a sincere thing he’s ever said,” he told Sky News Australia host Rita Panahi.
“He’s an utter bimbo, a phrase that maybe one wouldn’t use on a female politician these days but I’m happy to use of Justin Trudeau.”
Hypocrisy is Vicious, Value-Expressing Inconsistency
The psychological phenomenon that often causes individuals to double down on their lies even after being exposed is known as **cognitive dissonance**. Cognitive dissonance occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, which leads to a feeling of mental discomfort. To alleviate this discomfort, individuals may engage in mental gymnastics to justify or rationalize their behavior, rather than admitting fault or changing their stance¹².
When someone lies and is confronted with the truth, admitting the lie would mean accepting that they have done something wrong, which conflicts with their self-perception as a good and honest person. To resolve this conflict without altering their self-image, they might double down on the lie, deny the facts, or attack the source of the truth. This defense mechanism allows them to maintain their belief in their own integrity and avoid the discomfort of acknowledging their dishonesty¹².
Cognitive dissonance is a powerful force that can lead people to stick to their guns even more fiercely when presented with evidence that contradicts their beliefs or actions. It's a common human experience and not limited to any particular group or type of person¹².
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 2024-06-30
(1) Doubling Down: Why People Deny the Facts | Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pathways-experience/202102/doubling-down-why-people-deny-the-facts.
(2) Why Do People Double Down? | Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/202401/why-do-people-double-down.
(3) Doubling Down: Why People Deny the Facts - Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-pathways-experience/202102/doubling-down-why-people-deny-the-facts.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has suggested that voters are "done with Trudeau" based on the results of a recent Toronto byelection. Singh interpreted the byelection outcome as a sign of voter frustration with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party. He mentioned that this sentiment was something he heard often at doorsteps, indicating a broader public dissatisfaction¹. This statement reflects the NDP's perspective on the current political climate and the challenges faced by the Liberal Party under Trudeau's leadership.
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 2024-06-30
(1) Jagmeet Singh says Toronto byelection shows voters are 'done with Trudeau,' doesn't address NDP drop. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/jagmeet-singh-says-toronto-byelection-shows-voters-are-done-with-trudeau-doesnt-address-ndp-drop/ar-BB1p1rBW.
(2) Trudeau says he won't quit after stunning byelection loss; says voters are 'frustrated'. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/trudeau-says-he-wont-quit-after-stunning-byelection-loss-says-voters-are-frustrated/ar-BB1oS69V.
(3) Trudeau says he isn't quitting — do the Liberals have any good options to turn things around?. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-byelection-loss-move-forward-1.7247113.
(4) Canada's NDP agrees to support Trudeau's Liberals until 2025 - BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60837941.
(5) How the Liberal-NDP agreement will work and what it might mean for .... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-singh-how-it-will-work-1.6393710.
(6) Singh says Toronto byelection shows voters are 'done with Trudeau .... https://www.woodstocksentinelreview.com/news/jagmeet-singh-byelection-shows-voters-done-with-trudeau.
Yet Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has experienced a drop in his poll numbers. According to a study by the Angus Reid Institute, as of April 2024, Singh has a net rating of **-14**, which is his worst ever in seven years as party leader¹. This decline is part of a broader trend where all major federal party leaders in Canada have seen their popularity reach a five-decade low¹.
The Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, have opened up their largest lead yet, with the NDP trailing behind. In a recent Abacus Data poll, if an election were held, 44% of committed voters would vote for the Conservatives, while the Liberals would get 24%, and the NDP 17%². This indicates a significant shift in the political landscape and voter sentiment in Canada.
Source: Conversation with Copilot, 2024-06-30
(1) Trudeau, Singh have led their parties to 50-year-low poll numbers: study. https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/trudeau-singh-have-led-their-parties-to-50-year-low-poll-numbers-study.
(2) Abacus Data Poll: Conservatives open up their largest lead yet.. https://abacusdata.ca/conservative-open-up-largest-lead-yet/.
(3) Leaders debate poll: Jagmeet Singh won, and not just among NDP fans. https://macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/leaders-debate-poll-jagmeet-singh-won-and-not-just-among-ndp-fans/.
(4) Singh seen as most likeable leader in election as Trudeau’s popularity .... https://globalnews.ca/news/8145113/canada-election-ipsos-leadership-singh/.
(5) Singh's NDP could gain a little — and lose a lot - CBC.ca. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-ndp-rise-1.5933907.
(6) Getty Images. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/federal-ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-attends-the-red-carpet-at-news-photo/937583186.
In conclusion:
We live in an age of performative caring, whether it be political or religious. The sheer insincerity of those we have entrusted with our spiritual care and fiduciary accountability is proof we live in an age not very unlike the time of Christ’s earthly ministry. Israel’s religious leaders were utterly corrupt. Its King was a puppet of a foreign government. The Jews were living under occupation hoping Christ would deliver them from Roman rule, yet their spiritual leaders were described by Christ as whited sepulchres. These very leaders were in turn the ones who demanded that the Romans crucify Christ thereby fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 118:22 (King James Bible) “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.” Frankly I am one of the very few Christians who is openly exposing the most pernicious false doctrine of our time, namely Cultural Marxist Critical Theory and its parasitic ideas loosely defined in the prevailing WOKE narrative. Worse, the chief expert on these idea pathogens is an atheist, Dr. James Lindsay. When an atheist is doing more than the churches to expose the toxic ideas that are at the core of our cultural and political demise is an indictment of the Church and Christian leaders. Surely these are dangerous times when the substantive has been replaced with a fake and few seem to notice. Therefore, this why I state with absolute assurance that we live in an age of performative caring, of performative politics where our politicians behave like soap opera actors, and many of our preachers are more concerned with building giant houses of worship than in building the Body of Christ!
I will never hide the Truth of the Gospel behind a paywall or require subscriptions for you to listen or read my thoughts regarding our present dilemma. There can be no political solution to a moral, philosophical and spiritual crisis. These words are a call to repentance, mine first as well as yours. I have wasted far too much of my life in trivialities pursuing hedonistic pleasures. The life I live now I desire to live for Christ in defence of His Truth! Join me at www.youtube.com/@foodforthefaithful to become part of Christ’s solution to the prevailing zeitgeist of our time!
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