Is it Possible to Be a Pharisaical Liberal?

[TalkLady]

I would like to know the opinions of others on this forum. Is the term Pharisaical just as applicable to Liberals as well as Conservatives? From my observations here, it seems that we reserve the term "Pharisaical" almost exclusively for the ultra conservatives or conservatives in general. Does anyone think this term applies to any liberals you know?...It's so pleasant to be acquainted with non-Pharisaical Conservatives and non-Pharisaical Liberals.

[The Mrs]

pharisee: a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law


pharisaical: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness


hypocrite:
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings


hypocritical: a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially: the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion

[TalkLady]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

pharisee: a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law


pharisaical: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness


hypocrite:
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings


hypocritical: a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially: the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion

I see the definitions, TheMrs...What I am wondering is can't liberals be "self-righteous," too?...I'm not trying to pick a battle here. I have honestly never thought of this term "Pharisaical Liberal" prior to tonight. ...Can the term pharisaical be appropriately applied to a liberal Pentecostal? (NOTE: I consider myself at this present time closer to being a liberal than a conservative on many issues)...So, if I were pointing fingers (which I am not), they might be pointed to me, also.

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by TalkLady

I would like to know the opinions of others on this forum. Is the term Pharisaical just as applicable to Liberals as well as Conservatives? From my observations here, it seems that we reserve the term "Pharisaical" almost exclusively for the ultra conservatives. Does anyone think this term applies to any liberals you know?...It's so pleasant to be acquainted with non-Pharisaical Conservatives and non-Pharisaical Liberals.

why not?

[TalkLady]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

why not?

Have you ever heard anyone use the term "Pharisaical Liberal" prior to this thread? I haven't. Maybe it's just me - but I thought Pharisaical was only used for ultra conservatives or conservatives.

[ChTatum]

Possible?
Most definitely.



Probable?
Nah.































J/K!

[TalkLady]

Can a person be self-righteous "for not being self-righteous?"...I know I am setting myself up for target practice because I know most everyone is more liberally inclined here lately....A person can be self-righteous for more than just a dress code....Don't get me wrong. I love the "liberals" here. ..I'd just like to hear other people's opinions (preferably without this becoming a personal attack). I am dealing with someone in the real world to whom this applies and sometimes it's difficult dealing with this person, although I don't show it.

Originally Posted by The Mrs

pharisee: a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law


pharisaical: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness


hypocrite:
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings


hypocritical: a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially: the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion

[The Mrs]

Originally Posted by TalkLady

Have you ever heard anyone use the term "Pharisaical Liberal" prior to this thread? I haven't. Maybe it's just me - but I thought Pharisaical was only used for ultra conservatives or conservatives.

When you think of Pharisee, Phariseeism, or Pharisaical, you usually think of someone who adheres to rules, regulations, and laws.

Most Liberals are accused of abandoning most rules and regulations. That would remove the basis for the accusation of phariseeism toward that group.

But when you look at it from this definition:

Pharisee:
2. self-righteous or hypocritical person: a self-righteous, hypocritical, or sanctimonious person


Then YES, you will find that kind of person in ALL camps. Self-righteousness and hypocrisy are sins every one of us will most likely battle.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Some folks are haughty in throwing around ,their so called liberty at others.

[NLYP]

Originally Posted by The Mrs

pharisee: a member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law


pharisaical: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness


hypocrite:
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings


hypocritical: a feigning to be what one is not or to believe what one does not; especially: the false assumption of an appearance of virtue or religion

The Bolded part speaks for itself....A "Liberal" allows private interpretation of the law and rituals......
So...you tell me . I would say no.