Christianism is a better name for Christianity?
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Yes I like this... it just sounds more...TRUE somehow. Nobody who currently professes to be a Christian is truly Christ like...we all have our own prejudices, phobias, hatreds.... SINS. We can only aspire to be like Him and therefore Christianism fits the circumstance better. You should call the Pope or something.
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"Christian" literally meant "christ-like."  It was used by the non-christian community to INSULT the followers of Jesus.  "Those nuts are just like Jesus.  They are absolutely christ-like!"  The Christians quickly considered it to be the best complement they could get & started refering to eachother as Christian.
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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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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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Atheism is best, christianity is racist by the way.
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Christianity is like Judaism plus some extras.  Plus, Christians believe that after Christ came, the traditional Jewish law of sacrifices and certain other laws were no longer needed; they served a purpose, but Christ fulfilled that purpose once and for all (to atone for sins).  So there are parts of it that Christians also accept and believe, like the 10 commandments and the one God, but they also believe in the divinity of Jesus and his death and resurrection as the ultimate sacrifice.
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The simple answer is "No."\n\nNow the complex answer.\nToo many people confuse true Christianity with a religion.  Religion has rules, "we vs. them" types of mentalities, and tends to try and conquer other people who think or believe differently.  Not all religions are "religious" according to this type of definition.  According to this we could easily cast the homosexuality movement as a religion, athiesm as a religion, even Democrats and Republicans as a religion.\n\nTrue Christianity is a relationship.  A relationship between you and God.  The Bible exists to help you understand how God want the relationship to work, what you are responsible for, and what He is responsible for.  As with any good relationship there are great benefits with Christianity.  Also, there are certain things you can do that will cause strife and pain to the relationship.  The last component to this relationship is God wants to help you - just like you want to help your best friends.  He tells you of things to avoid to help you live a better life and make good decisions.  God is NOT a bully, is NOT a genie to do your bidding (although too many Christians treat him this way), and will not control your life.  It's all based on FREE WILL.
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yes, being a Christian is about following Christ, not a religion.\n\ni think people need to feel strong about Jesus, not their religion. it erks me a bit.\n\n...and where in the Bible does it say if you cuss, say 5 Hail Mary's?
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historically, christianity has more blood on its hands than any other cult group.\n\ngo figure!
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Christian.\nI don't defend my Faith.\nI have a GOD that defends me.\nMY God needs no defense.\nIt's false gODS that needs defending.\n\nI will STAND AND DEFEND CHRIST.I WILL DEFEND CHRIST NAME. CHRIST WILL STAND AND DEFEND ME ON JUDGMENT DAY.\n\n\nGOD Bless You.  Have a nice week.\n\n.
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Catholicism is a branch of Christianity.  Not believing in the Bible defeats the purpose of Christianity.  You can't claim to be a Christian yet not believe in the one book that Christianity is all about.
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Christianity is the part of the world which has historically been influenced primarily by self-defined Christians.
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Chris·ti·an·i·ty    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (krsch-n-t, krst-)\nn. \nThe Christian religion, founded on the life and teachings of Jesus. \nChristians as a group; Christendom. \nThe state or fact of being a Christian. \npl. Chris·ti·an·i·ties A particular form or sect of the Christian religion: the Christianities of antiquity.
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They can not rightly call themselves Christian if they dont feel the need to be 'saved'. Afterall that was the purpose of Christ. Christians are those who believe that Christ is Lord and Savior. He paid our sin debt with His blood.
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Idiot, we DO call ourselves Christians. Duh.
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Christianity! ( not as in organized religion, tho) As an individual that has a personal relationship with Christ. \nWhy? Because it is the TRUTH! Only thru Jesus, can we attain salvation.
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Christians are people that believe in and worship God the Father and his son Jesus Christ. \n\nI look at this way, if you want to call yourself a Christian go right ahead my friend, that is your right. Call yourself whatever it is you want to call yourself. :)