Cynicism is the attitude that encapsulates the ethos of twentysomethings par excellence.
It is, I think, the most covert negative emotion. We harbor it in
Christian garb: cynicism toward immature men (“man-boys”), hipsters, a
denomination or movement, clichés, and a thousand other things.
Cynicism is so undetectable because it is so justifiable. It wears a
mask of insight and godliness, but it conceals festering wounds of
harbored bitterness against God and neighbor. We need to understand
cynicism, because the masks we wear tell us about the wounds we hide,
and point us to the Savior who yearns to mend them.
Aspects of Cynicism
As with any concept, it is best to begin with a clear definition. For our purposes, we will define cynicism this way:
The emotional disposition of distrust or rejection toward a
particular idea, person, or group as a result of negative experiences
(either directly or indirectly).
Cynicism has five basic components. Continue at Paul Maxwell
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