Religion. Discuss ( or should that be argue )

cyn·i·cal/ˈsinikəl/Adjective

1. Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
   
2. Doubtful as to whether something will happen or is worthwhile
   
   
   

I wouldn't say pseudo-profundity is either motivated by self-interest or worthless, nor are it's peddlers and consumers insincere.

I would say it's more rooted in wilful intellectual dishonesty and emotional thinking, it's adherents are incredibly sincere and take a lot of comfort from the inane ramblings of the various posturing gurus.