Shouldn't you have to act like Christ to earn the right to be called CHRISTian?
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you need to TRY, to follow his example.  we are only human and it is very hard to follow Christ when we have the temptations of society around us.  but if we are trying, then we are christian
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I'm Christian.\nIn my view, to be Christian, you must be what it means, and Christian means to be "Christ-like."\nNo one is exactly like Christ, but to sincerely live by the WWJD (what would Jesus do?) rule, is what a true Chrsitian should be...\nWe must believe who He is, and live a life that He says we must, and not just on Sundays or the Sabbath day, but at all times.\nI have learned a lot being not in a church and being in different types of churches...\nYes, there is much hypocrisy in the churches- but heck! Hypocrisy is everywhere! People in churches seem to be held at a much higher regard because of their proclamation in a perfect God and His perfect way, and this is why many notice more when they make the same mistakes that a non-Christian does...\nBut that high standard should be there...If someone says they are a Christian, what does that mean?\nFirst that they should know what it is to BE a Christian.\nThe basics- the Bible. We need to know the Word of God, before we can say or portray that we do. \nJust because someone babysits once in a while doesnt make them a child care professional. Just because somene likes to do hair doesnt make them a stylist. Just because someone goes to concerts doesnt make them a groupie.\nSo, just saying you are a Christian doesnt mean you are.\nWe need to show we are, by living a life that we are supposed to- the one where "Christian" rooted from- the teachings of Christ.\nI know tons of people who are Christian and live the life of. Praise God! But I also know many who say they are Christian, but have never even read the Word of God...\nThe Bible teaches us Christ was...What did He teach? He showed and taught many things to people and also to His disciples, who He told to go out and then teach the people His way- how to treat oneanother, God, themselves...\nWe need to know the Word in order to know how to be Christian. Many religions (which is man made, not GOD made) do things that God tells us not to...\nJust like the Catholic religion...I know where you are going with the Catholic thing. I agree.\nThey break the very first Commandment:\n\nEx 20: 3-5\n\n"Thou shalt have no other gods before me. \n\nThou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. \n\n"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;"\n\nThey do this all the time, with all their statues of the Pope, statues and prayers, shrines and rituals onto Mary, angels, etc...\nAnd in Mark 12:28-29, God says this is the most important Commandment:\n"And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? \nAnd Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:"\n\nSo, I see where you are going with that. But I also know that there are many Catholics who are sincere in their faith and belief. God will judge us all on what we knew and what we did what what we knew. He knows our hearts.\nGood comment/question!
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Why? Can a Pagan not follow Christ's teachings? Seems to me they can if they want to do so. Lots of people consider themselves 'christian' and probably are not. Who are we to judge?
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The word "christian" means literally "disciple of christ" or "christ-like"... look at the right-wing republican fundamentalists in this country who call themselves christian, then look at what Jesus actually taught. there is very little similarity....I consider myself a christian, but because of people like pat robertson, jerry falwell, fred phelps, etc. etc. etc., I'm embarrased to call myself a christian.
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I am sorry, but those words you just said were descriptions of Jesus.  I am no Jesus.  The Bible says that a Chrstian is a follower and believer of Jesus Christ who STRIVES to be like the almighty.  The Bible makes it clear that you will fail.  No one is perfect.  I am a Christian because I try to have the best relationship with God that I can, I have and will see people delivered and set free from sin, I try to worship God as much as I can, and I strive to be part of my local church.  The one think that makes you and I human, not God, is the fact that we will never always succeed.  God knew this, so he sent us a way to not have to pay for our sins, he sent his son jesus to lift the burden off our backs and to sacrifice himself for every person on earth.  All you need to do is believe and ask for forgiveness.  That is a REAL Christian.
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You don't have to be Christian to have values. I am a Christian, but there is so much of a holier than thou attitude that permeates Christianity that it turns many people off. We can all agree with certain basic principles of basic human decency.\n You don't have to believe in a higher being to honor and respect others.
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No, i dont think so, but he/she could be sure if they do the following:\nWebster’s Dictionary defines a Christian as “a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ or in the religion based on the teaching of Jesus.” While this is a good starting point in understanding what a Christian is, like many secular definitions, it falls somewhat short of really communicating the biblical truth of what it means to be a Christian.\n\nThe Bible teaches us that the good works we do cannot make us acceptable to God.\nA true Christian is a person who has put his or her faith and trust in the person of Jesus Christ and fact that He died on the cross as payment for sins and rose again on the third day to obtain victory over death and to give eternal life to all who believe in Him.
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I am a Christain too. \n\nI think it's annoying when people, Christians and others, act fake. There are lots of people who claim to be Christains and try to act like they are perfect and without fault, while in reality, the love of God is not in them. That is what turns off alot of people. People can tell when a person is fake. \n\nOn the other hand a real Christain knows the Lord and is filled with His love. This is a humbling experience and it also causes the person to love, not judge others.\n\nSo to answer the question, it's all about sincerity. Don't worry about how you look on the outside or what people think. Seek God wholeheartedly. If you do, you will know Him. People will see His love inside of you and it will draw them to Him. \n\nOn the other hand, if you just seek to impress others or appear "holier than thou", you will only turn people away from you and Jesus.
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Is this the way to offer their respect?\nWhat Christian figure will come out of the closet next? Jesus?\nor this from the CPT.\nTHE CPT: So if you become a born-again Christian, you basically got brainwashed in drug rehab?\nAll the born-again christians I know used to do drugs, went to rehab, and currently walk around homeless with 'crazy eyes' asking for change..... \n\nIt just keeps up that way all the time. If that's what they mean by respect they can just confess that they hate us...  Jim
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The question should be can you be a Christian and support U.S. policies.
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I agree with you. We all have the right to choose what or who we want to believe in and people have to respect that! \nI am a Christian and I believe that Jesus is the only way to God but that does not give me the right to force my belief on others.\nThe way I see it, my life as a Christian should express God's love in such a way, that people are drawn to Him even without me preaching or shoving the Bible down their throats!\nI want God's goodness and mercy to shine through me in such a way, that it will create a desire in people to get to know Him!
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Yes. Some people believe that when someone openly says they are a Christian, it means you are judgemental of those who aren't.
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Christianity is supposed to be a way of life based on the teachings and life of Jesus.  Very few people actually can be classed as being "Christa in"\n\nUnfortunately there are many that call therm-selves Christian and profess to follow the teachings of Jesus but by their actions they are far from what Jesus taught.\n\nA good place to start is by reading the Bible. (Use several modern versions as some are very highly biased to theological ideas, eg the King James is highly biased) \n\n Talking to  various people the profess Christianity will possibly confuse you even more.  So send me an email.  I can tell you the different ideas and leave it up to you to decide which one you think best describes the teachings of Jesus\n\ngordo_burns@yahoo.com.au
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Unfortunately, many mock my faith and perceive me as  a mere simpleton. I am oftentimes shunned by peers because of my beliefs and dismissed when attempting to speak my mind. Frankly, I sometimes find being Christian rather difficult because it is the only religion that can be attacked without being politically incorrect.
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If you have a trinitarian baptism, then yes you are a Christian.  That is the 2000 year definition of what makes a Christian a Christian.  If you do not believe me, read what the early Christians wrote and believed.  I suggest THE FAINT OF THE EARLY FATHERS by Jurgens.\n\nNow you can ask if they are actualy practicing the Christian faith, but if you have a trinitarian baptism, then you are a Christian for all time (baptism is an ontological change in the individual)
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Christians should be known for acting, talking and loving like Christ...that is if they are really a Christians.  We also have the responsibility to proclaim righteousness on certain ungodly issues like abortion and gay marriage to prevent people from falling into condemnation
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yes, it is. It defines your morals and who you are to others. Also being a Christian means living godly lives as Christ did. Others look up to you and see your prosperity, your love & care, and the values that are enstill within you. It will surely make you be a light to others and you'll feel good knowing that God is well pleased.