I'm asking for the stereotypical christian. This is basically a public opinion poll.
Negative or positive, what words come to mind when you hear "christian"?
2006-09-05 18:10:25 · 24 answers · asked by Startoshadows 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not whether or not the words are positive, WHAT are the words? (for dog it would be brown, cute, hairy, loud, noisy, annoying, etc. for different people.
2006-09-05 18:26:02 · update #1
Christian defined as: Having asked Jesus Christ into your heart.
Not Christian defined as american. -.-
I can think of a few words for american: stubborn, greedy, self-centered... (and i'm a proud american myself o.o...hate to see what the people who really hate us would say ;) )
2006-09-05 18:28:26 · update #2
Negative--think the borg from star trek
2006-09-05 18:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i think of a person that is terrified. terrified of what might happen if they make their own decisions. a person that blames all of their problems on god or the devil, instead of looking inside themselves or their actions to find the cause. a person that will stab you in the back when given the chance. a person who goes to church every sunday, but parties hard all of the weekend prior. a person that judges everyone and everything, deciding for all of us who is bad and who should be killed and such.
in my life, some of the worst people i have ever had the misfortune to meet have been christians. i sometimes wonder if they are indeed the evil ones, and all of the athiests and agnostics are actually the good people. just a thought...
2006-09-05 18:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by lady beth 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What up startoshadows?
i think of:
servant- a Christian is supposed to serve others like Christ.
love- a Christian is to love others with the love of Christ.
Christ- since a Christian is one who follows Christ.
hope that helps,
Nickster
2006-09-05 19:45:20 · answer #3 · answered by Nickster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's not applicable. I was raised in a Jewish household. Both my parents are Orthodox Jews. Just imagine the grief I'd get from my mother if I ever told her I didn't believe in any of it.
2006-09-05 18:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They believe in Christ Jesus All Positive come to mind
2006-09-05 18:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, when I hear "christian", I don't think "Christian", I think "Christ". As far as actual initial reaction to "Christians", it's usually negative, unfortunately. I'm prone to thoughts like "Oh, what are they complaining about now?"
2006-09-05 18:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Positive, I think of the way that God has changed my life and the life of the people around me and I can't help but thank God everyday that he found me. I smile when I think of my Brothers and Sisters at church who support me, and especially when I think of my Pastor who has always been there for me.
A glowing ball of positivity is what comes to mind when I hear the word Christian, though I would prefer Child of God. :) or Redeemed.
2006-09-05 18:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by Godisgood 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Someone well-meaning but misled who is going to tell me things I know are highly unlikely or impossible with the conviction that they are true and I should believe them, too.
2006-09-05 18:30:18 · answer #8 · answered by February Rain 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately when I hear someone say they are Christian I automatically doubt it until I know them better. I am Christian and I've met other Christians that really aren't just by their actions.
2006-09-05 18:13:47 · answer #9 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
worshippers of Prophet Jesus
2006-09-05 19:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by Suomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋