What is it to be Christian ?

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10-31-2006, 01:00 PM

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Flint

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Originally Posted by mrnoodle

"Christian" means "Christ-like". No matter how impressive the buildings, the choir robes, the Popemobile, or the rituals, Christianity is the condition of following Christ, not the religious, legalistic accoutrements.

So, what should I call people who call themselves Christians?
The most respectful thing for me to do is honor their own wishes to be called Christians.

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Originally Posted by Flint

...I'm not imposing a definition upon Christianity.

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