Agnostic75
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I am using a thread that I just started at http://www.religiousforums.com/foru...volutionists-true-christians.html#post2826564 at the Evolution versus Creationism forum as a basis for this thread.
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What is a true Christian?
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You'll get a lot of varied answers on this thread. My reply is pretty vague, as I don't want to judge anyone who calls him or herself a Christian: A Christian is someone who follows Jesus' commands to best of his or her ability. Some of His commands: Love your neighbor as yourself. Love God with all your heart, your soul, you strength and your spirit. Love and pray for those who do you wrong. Forgive those who ask. Have mercy on all, so you will be shown mercy as well. You will be judged in the same manner as you judge others. And on and on.
Gjallarhorn
N'yog-Sothep
Some previous replies (and an excuse to pimp views of an old thread):
http://www.religiousforums.com/foru...istianity-what-makes-christian-christian.html
http://www.religiousforums.com/foru...istianity-what-makes-christian-christian.html
CynthiaCypher
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You'll get a lot of varied answers on this thread. My reply is pretty vague, as I don't want to judge anyone who calls him or herself a Christian: A Christian is someone who follows Jesus' commands to best of his or her ability. Some of His commands: Love your neighbor as yourself. Love God with all your heart, your soul, you strength and your spirit. Love and pray for those who do you wrong. Forgive those who ask. Have mercy on all, so you will be shown mercy as well. You will be judged in the same manner as you judge others. And on and on.
Yes but many Christians would never accept me as being a Christian even though I believe and follow his teachings because I don't believe in the blood atonement or resurrection.
As can be seen in the argueing between christians and their sects, the true definition can't be agreed upon. What appears to really matter is the individual definition that the individual accepts for themselves.
Though it would appear a christian is a believer in christ and his teachings that tries to follow his example to the best of their ability. This could include protestants, mormons, catholics, etc.
However, not all of these groups agree the other is really a 'christian'.
Funny stuff
Though it would appear a christian is a believer in christ and his teachings that tries to follow his example to the best of their ability. This could include protestants, mormons, catholics, etc.
However, not all of these groups agree the other is really a 'christian'.
Funny stuff
Trey of Diamonds
Well-Known Member
This has been a source of disagreement from the very beginning of the religion. You are not likely to get an answer now. At least you wont be burned at the stake for asking though.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
God knows who a true Christian is because he sees into the heart of the individual.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
Jesus teachings on life and love can be very beneficial to everyone...even those who may be complete athiests or people who dont even believe Christ was a real person.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
the Greek Scriptures lay out the precepts, obligations and requirements of a christian. So its really the scritpures themselves who make the determination of who is practicing correctly and who is not.
JacobEzra.
Dr. Greenthumb
I don't think there is such a thing as a "real christian". Christianity itself is a mere umbrella term. There can only be a good [insert denominational title]
Student of X
Paradigm Shifter
Yeah. There are only Christians at different stages of spiritual growth.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
thats very true.
I personally don't much care. You might want to tell this to the christians though....:yes:
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angellous_evangellous
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A true Christian is someone who Angellous certifies as a true Christian.
CynthiaCypher
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah. Who died and made you the boss?
Jesus?
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angellous_evangellous
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Don't hate the playa, hate the game.
Trey of Diamonds
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Quiddity
UndertheInfluenceofGiants
Would you consider just about anyone Christian no matter what they believed? Just curious...