Tiffany Haddish Presents: Kids Have Amnesty…SAY…What!?Kids Sound Off: “Church, Hypocrisy, and the Bible—What Kids Really Think”

Tiffany Haddish Presents: Kids Have Amnesty…SAY…What!?

Kids Sound Off: "Church, Hypocrisy, and the Bible—What Kids Really Think" wOW

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Scene: The Sunday School Roast

"Alright, squad—today's topic is church, religion, and all the stuff grown-ups say about the Bible. You know, the rules, the stories, the 'do as I say, not as I do' moments, and all the times you've seen people act one way on Sunday and a whole different way the rest of the week. No time-outs, no lectures, no getting sent to confession—just the honest truth. What do you REALLY think about church, the Bible, and all the grown-up hypocrisy?"

1. On Hypocrisy in Church

"Grown-ups say 'love your neighbor' but then they gossip about them in the parking lot."

"If you're going to talk about forgiveness, maybe stop holding grudges over who sat in your pew."

"They say 'don't judge,' but if you wear the wrong shoes, everyone notices."

"How come you can be super nice on Sunday, but yell at us in the car on the way home?"

Kids notice hypocrisy fast—and it's one of the main reasons they question or even walk away from church as they get older. When adults preach kindness and honesty but act mean or fake, kids feel confused, disappointed, and sometimes angry. Many say, "If you're not going to do what you say, why should I believe any of it?"

2. On the Bible and Who Wrote It

"The Bible has some good stories, but who actually wrote it? Was it just a bunch of old guys?"

"If the government didn't mess with the Bible, why are there so many versions? King James, New International… is there a TikTok version yet?"

"If God wanted us to follow all these rules, why did He make people who break them all the time?"

"Sometimes it feels like grown-ups use the Bible as a rulebook only when it helps them win an argument."

Kids are more skeptical than adults think. They ask questions about where the Bible came from, why it's been changed, and who decided what goes in and what gets left out. They're smart enough to notice that governments and powerful people have always had influence over what gets taught and what gets hidden.

3. On Church Rules and Real Life

"Why do I have to dress up for church if God sees me in my pajamas anyway?"

"If Jesus hung out with poor people and outsiders, why do churches care so much about looking fancy?"

"If you say 'God loves everyone,' why do you act like some people don't belong?"

"If church is about forgiveness, why do people get shamed for making mistakes?"

Kids see the disconnect between what's preached and what's practiced. They notice when churches talk about love and acceptance but act exclusive or judgmental. They're not afraid to call out the double standards.

4. On Being Honest About Doubts

"If I ask questions, I get told to 'just have faith.' But isn't faith supposed to be strong enough for questions?"

"If you can't explain it, just say you don't know. I'd rather have no answer than a fake one."

"If you want me to believe, let me figure it out for myself. Don't just scare me with stories about hell."

Kids want honesty. They respect adults who admit they don't have all the answers and who let them explore their own beliefs. When adults try to shut down questions, kids just get more suspicious.

5. On Government, Power, and Religion

"If church and government are supposed to be separate, why do they always seem to help each other out?"

"If the Bible is about peace, why do people use it to start fights or wars?"

"If religion is about being good, why do so many bad people hide behind it?"

Kids see the connections between power, politics, and religion. They're not fooled by fancy words or big buildings. They want to know why so many people use religion to control others instead of help them.

6. The Kids' Final Verdict

"If you want us to believe, show us—not just on Sunday, but every day."

"Stop acting like you're perfect. Nobody is. If you mess up, say sorry."

"Let us ask questions. If the truth is real, it can handle a few questions."

"Don't use the Bible as a weapon. Use it as a way to help people."

"If you want us to care about church, make it about love, not just rules and money."

"And if you're going to preach 'judge not,' maybe start with yourself."

Special thanks to Tiffany Haddish for letting us say what's really on our minds (and for not telling our Sunday school teachers). For more, visit tiffanyhaddish.com.