2006-10-21 17:45:27 · 24 answers · asked by Rick S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Approximately 80% of the US population claim to be Christians yet surveys report their knowledge of what Christ said to be miniscule and frequently incorrect, sometimes grossly, when compared to what the Bible says.
Additionally, since the word "christian" literally means to be "a follower of Christ's teachings," how do we explain the present conditions and conflicts within our own borders?
2006-10-22 09:27:23 · update #1
Considering he's dead, for two thousand years and appearently he left behind a book that is not verifiably his. I don't think any of you know Christ. Not personally, spiritually or sexually.
Pious self-righteous pissants, the bunch of you..
2006-10-21 17:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by SpankyTClown 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Many people like the idea of being identified as a "Christian" because it makes them feel better about themselves. lessens their guilt. But, KNOWING Christ personally is completely different than knowing ABOUT Him. I can study all the history there is on President Bush. I can even have it memorized, but that doesn't mean I know him intimately or will ever be invited into his home.
The church has failed the people over the past 50 years because they have compromised the TRUTH and not taught people how to LIVE what they say they believe. They have watered down the word of God and conformed it to allow people to live their lives at their comfort level. The church on a whole is seriously lacking in true discipleship. Christ calls us to a life of sacrifice. I don't know too many "Christians" who sacrifice anything. That's just one example.
2006-10-21 17:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by branchnvine_7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, people tend to think that religion is like a race. For instance, people in the Middle East are Muslim, and people in Israel are Jewish, and people in Asia are Buddhist or Hindu. This stereotyping makes Americans, as a whole, Christians because this is the most popular religion in the United States.
Also, religion tends to be based on family tradition. And so some people feel that they are Christians because there parents were Christians...etc. Or possibly because they went to church or go to church or they feel that they are "good" people and deserve to be called Christ-like.
In short, they really aren't Christians they just think that they are and really have no idea what Christianity is about. Hope this helps a little. God Bless.
2006-10-21 17:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by PeanutButter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because they are ignorant or maybe not. Christology is what makes us christians, and if you don't want to know and learn about Christ or his life and teachings and apply them to your life then you shouldn't be christian.
On the other hand look at some religious sites, the kkk site, and sites from both sides of the abortion issue. They probably all use the same scripture from the bible. ironic isn't it that the same passage can be used for two totally different beliefs systems. They probably all believe in Christ and call themselves christians.
2006-10-21 18:09:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good question and valid point!Yet I cannot answer it, since I cannot speak for others only myself,I am a Christian but I do know about Christ, and trying to follow his example!
2006-10-21 17:55:03 · answer #5 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes when people first accept Christ they do not know anything but the fact that they need Him. They are called baby Christians, but we are expected to grow and learn more just like we do in natural life. We all grow up at different speeds.
2006-10-21 17:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Claims are easy to make. I can claim anything I want without any shred of proof or evidence whatsoever. One of many reasons why I hate the word claim. At this point it basically amounts to an insinuation of falsehood. If I say you said something, then the tone is neutral. If I say you claimed something then I am in inert disbelief that your statment is wrong.
2006-10-21 17:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who actually knows anything about christ? do you? ive heard alot of claims from people who say they do. they also have the balls to say what christ, or god would do or say. i only wish that i was that pure and had that much wisdom. it comes down to this, you can call yourself what you want and fool yourself into believing something that mankind cant even begin to comprehend, or you can be a human being trying to do their best while they are here. i think that is all that is asked of you, but i know nothing about christ.
2006-10-21 18:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by chris l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a new believer ( considered a baby in the church) there are many things you would not know yet. As you grow in the faith , you understand more and more about Christ
2006-10-21 17:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by ckrug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know a lot about Christ!! Everything I need to know is laid out for me in the Bible, and if there is something I don't understand, there are other wiser men and women who have studied it to clear up my confusion.
2006-10-21 17:48:33 · answer #10 · answered by Courtney B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it that people assume Christians.........
know everything and all about God and the Bible
are perfect and w/o sin
The only difference between us Christians and non-believers is we are forgiven and we have eternity in heaven with Him
God bless you!
2006-10-21 17:52:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋