How would you define it? do you "belive" in it?
2006-11-04 04:24:39 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-11-04 04:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by fisch_maegg 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
In my observations there are two basic types of Christianity, aside form the reliogions that call themselves Christian regardless of how much or little their doctrines line up with the Bible. As far as personal Christianity goes- there are those who call themselves Christian, theunderstand basic Biblical principles, you reap what you sow, do unto others- they don't really read the Bible but believe in Jesus and try to live a 'good life'.
Then there are others who really know Jesus, they don't try to strive to follow Him in their own power but live and breathe the gospel, they have a relationship with God and Jesus, His life, teachings, commands and being is the single most important thing in their life.
There is a big difference between beliveing in Jesus, believing that he existed and did what the Bible says he did and BELIEVING Jesus- truly trusting Him and believing Him.
I pray daily that I remain in the second category- that Jesus and Christianity are not just a thing I claim but a life I live- because that is true Christianity.
2006-11-04 04:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would define Christianity as recognizing the importance of Jesus Christ, and that being one's main form of spiritual learning.
Of course I believe in Christianity. It exists. That's a fact. Just as any other religion exists.
What are you really trying to ask with the last question?
If you're asking if I believe that Jesus existed, yes I do.
If you're asking if I believe that "the Bible" is a completely true literal record, of course I would say no.
2006-11-06 14:31:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as my own research is concerned, Christian was first called believers in early times. They were called christians becasue they were the follower of Jesus Christ. Removed Christ from their belief and what have you got! Nothing.
As the popular belief of many, Jesus Christ founded Christianity. NO, not at all, Jesus did not create nor founded nor build any religion nor religious sects. The Bible is clear on this matter that Jesus founded the Church. (Matthew 18:16 "... upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"
Other religion claims that their religion is the door to paradise, well, the Church that Jesus build was the entrance to the kingdom of God. and Jesus the is the door.
2006-11-04 04:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by NIGHT_WATCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is the act of trying to be like Christ. Trusting that what He said is truth, and believing in Him by following His teachings, and living the way He said to live. Yes, I believe in Him, and in Christianity. There are a lot of people that give Christianity a bad name by not acting according to His instruction. These people will be judged just as non-believers will be.
2006-11-04 04:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Christianity is beliving in Christ. Not all people think that though, I'm LDS and a lot of people consider it not a chirstian relgion even though we belive in Christ.
2006-11-04 10:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by utah_snow_bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a very simple and basic concept...the belief that God sent his only begotten son to die on the cross so that our sins can be forgiven. Once forgiven of sin you can enter into the everlasting Kingdom of heaven when it is your time.
Once a believer, you are obligated to study and learn the Word of God in the Bible and behave as a witness for Him.
Yes, I believe and may God Bless You!
2006-11-04 04:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Buff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a religion started by Jesus 2 thousand years ago. It is based on the ideas of Judaism (Jesus was a Jew) and the Old Testament. Christians believe that Jesus was sent to Earth as the son of God to sacrifice himself for the sins of man. He was perfect, and man was not But now instead of going to Hell for our sins, we can repent, and thank Jesus for his sacrifice, and be welcome into the Kingdom of Heaven. This idea and the teachings of Jesus are the New Testament.
But no, I do not practice, or "believe" in Christianity.
2006-11-04 04:28:10 · answer #8 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I define Christianity as believing in, following the teachings of, and being in relationship with Jesus the Christ.
I try my best to live in that place and grow in my understanding every day.
2006-11-04 04:27:17 · answer #9 · answered by mike g 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Christianity is an Abrahamic religion with a great deal of sectarian conflict. It's often considered monotheistic, though dogmatically speaking, it's considered by some to be polytheistic.
I believe the religion exists, I don't believe its doctrine, of any sect.
2006-11-04 04:31:58 · answer #10 · answered by Muffie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In its simplest form, Christianity is the belief that Jesus Christ can provide a means to "salvation" after death. The interpretation, however, to attain this varies greatly.
2006-11-04 04:30:55 · answer #11 · answered by Rance D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋