2 Expecting higher standards & finding religious hypocrisy

Discussing hypocrisy of a Christian pastor & finding excuses for religious hypocrisy, do we expect higher standards from our leaders, Do-it-yourself religion & being our own spiritual enemy, plus sharing an essay on Hinduism vs Islam. Live 12.26.22, day after Xmas.0:00 – Christian hypocrisy via a Christian minister promoting lust and sex4:45 – Finding excuses for our religious hypocrisy6:50 – Expecting higher standards from our leaders11:31 – Non-scriptural DIY religion and hurting the past15:07 – Are we our own enemy via DIY modern religion?17:17 – "Can Hinduism survive against Islam in India?" essay. The essay on Quora24:36 – Are we destroying our old religions unconsciously?27:20 – Westerners' ignorance of modern India29:24 – Closing thoughts This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM