Amen...
Sorry I missed this discussion earlier as this is very much a topic of interest. I do believe many evangelical Christians have gone completely off the rails to the point where their behaviors and values seem antithetical to Christ's teachings. This begs the question as to whether they ever knew Christ in the first place. Many of this people are doing the "Devil's Work" pushing people away from Christ by their obvious (though likely unintentional) hypocrisy
("forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do")
Too many of them have become intoxicated with their perceived political power to the point they are choosing that over Christ, suggesting the Christ is too woke.
Christian devotees of former President Donald Trump are denouncing Bible verses attributed to Jesus as "weak," according to an evangelical leader.
www.newsweek.com
Russell Moore has warned that American Christianity is in crisis — with some churchgoers viewing the teachings of Jesus Christ as nothing more than “liberal talking points.”
nypost.com
A former evangelical leader is sounding the alarm about the direction his religion is headed in.
newrepublic.com
How do you reject the teaching of Christ, yet call yourself Christian? I have been reading a bit on this subject as its quite fascination. But, my God, there are a lot of lost Christian souls.
NOT malarky at all. In fact, it is a very appropriate and timely question that requires reflection by any God-fearing Christian. Do our lives well illustrate our convictions and thereby promote Christ? Do we well represent Christ in our lives? That is a question we should be asking ourselves each day, maybe multiple times in a day and certainly in our prayers. The fact that the OP sees this issue should give us all pause.
It's not above anyone's pay grade.
As Christ revealed, you can tell Christians by the fruit they bear. He wants us to be known within the community. If we are Christians, it should be obvious in our thoughts and in our deeds.
If you do not recognize the fruit of a Christian as fruit that should be borne by a Christian, it is correct to question whether that person is indeed knows the Word and lives the Word. Indeed, it is right to call them out, and question if they indeed know God, as was done in the OP.
This is why anyone the professes to be Christian, should live the Christian life. That does not mean being perfect, as all fall short of the glory of God, surely means to strive for such.