Johann Hunt
We all know someone who’s super religious on Sundays but lives the rest of the week differently. Maybe it’s your neighbor or—let’s be honest—maybe it’s you. Every major religion has rules that sound great in theory but get quietly ignored in practice. Let’s talk about the commandments, precepts, and guidelines that believers swear they follow… until nobody’s watching.
Avoiding Gossip And Slander
Every scripture warns against talking behind people’s backs. Yet gossip is probably the most common religious rule people break daily. It feels harmless when you’re just “venting” or “sharing concerns.” In reality, it’s still gossip, just dressed up nicer.
Always Telling The Truth
Honesty sits at the core of every major faith. Then come the small lies—exaggerating stories to make them better, avoiding awkwardness with a polite fib, complimenting someone’s terrible haircut. These moments slip in constantly. They’re still lies, just smaller ones we’ve learned to excuse.
Praying Or Meditating Regularly
Daily prayer or meditation is supposed to be a cornerstone of faith. Most traditions make this clear. Life gets busy, though. People skip it regularly and convince themselves that showing up occasionally counts. The motivation remains, but the consistency falls apart.
Giving Generously Without Expecting Recognition
Religions teach charity as a private act between you and your conscience. Nowadays, someone donates and immediately posts about it online. Conversations somehow loop back to mentioning what they gave. Recognition becomes the quiet motivation behind the generosity, even when nobody admits it out loud.
Avoiding Greed And Materialism
Faiths constantly emphasize spiritual values over wealth and possessions. Meanwhile, consumer culture makes this nearly impossible. New phone, bigger house, nicer car—the upgrades never stop. You justify it as “taking care of yourself,” but the line gets blurry fast.