You may differ; but the fact is that most Christians carry only labels of Christianity. Abusing other religions is their forte believing that it will please our Lord. Getting intemperate and wild when Christianity is discussed on its merits and demerits in practice are other traits of some Christians. Tolerance that is the most essential quality in practising religion is another missing concept. Many promoting factors and practices are purely nonsensical and laughable to enlightened true Christians. Your response may perhaps open the eyes of many who reside in the well. lileeann33
2007-04-26 12:25:40 · 10 answers · asked by Nimit 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not Christian and I am not religious, but I think Jimmy Carter, the former president, is a great example of someone who calls themselves a Christian and lives his ideals.
2007-04-26 12:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iam not Christian but I respect all religions. The truth is one get labelled as Christians etc in the families a child is born into. As per the family customs,belief child grows up and by observing etc follows his religion.
There are many persons who inspite of being non christian they read about Christianity. Even though they may not visit church. Same are the cases of foreigners who are curious about Hinduism and start reading more about the books of Hinduism.
The famous - 10 Commandments are clear to enough to explain what the persons who follow and not. Thou shall not Kill ... Thou means You .
In those times Thou was known better. In each ages language pattern changes.
Persons who had understood 10 commandments clearly is enough .
Not just by reading but by practising too in daily lives. For common people 10 commandements are enough to understand and follow rather than going into high level books which only researchers can understand.
2007-04-28 07:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a few have commented that Christianity is a walk with Jesus. Yes, it is a way of life. Not rituals and practices and norms. It is a fellowship with Jesus. Grow in life along with Jesus. When Jesus lives and works through a Christian, the fruits of Spirit, as mentioned in Galations 5:22 will be exhibited and they will vouch for you being a Christian. Christian names and memberships etc will not make one a Christian. Only following the footsteps of the Lord will make one a Christian.
2007-04-27 01:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by sunilbernard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a nutshell, that is the belief of Christianity. Christianity is unique among all other faiths, because Christianity is more about a relationship, rather than religious practice. Instead of adhering to a list of “dos and don’ts,” the goal of a Christian is to cultivate a close walk with God the Father. That relationship is made possible because of the work of Jesus Christ, and the ministry in the life of the Christian by the Holy Spirit.
A 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. John 1:12 tells us: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name.” A true Christian is indeed a child of God, a part of God’s true family, and one who has been given new life in Christ. The mark of a true Christian is love for others and obedience to God’s Word (1 John 2:4; 1 John 2:10).
2007-04-26 23:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me, a Christian is someone who reveres Jesus Christ as the son of the Christian God and follow his teachings. True Christians would want to follow in the footsteps of the Christ and take up professions such as teachers, healers. They would live their lives by example and display the properties of kindness and mercy that the Christ displayed. They would feed the homeless, comfort the needy and help the fallen.
The people who do these things can call themselves Christians and know that people will agree. Shouting at other religions about how great your god is isn't going to convince anybody. Showing us what it means to be a Christian might.
2007-04-26 19:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by Valarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Christian nor am I the advocate, but the truth is that there are good Christians (few in number) and not so good Christians (very many). However, this is obtained in all religions, indeed in all walks of life.
2007-05-04 09:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by RAFIU 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says tolerance is the most essential quality??? I see plenty examples of Jesus being intolerant. He did not put up with religious nonsense.
2007-04-26 20:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by single eye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christainity is a relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ God Almighty.
2007-04-26 19:29:38 · answer #8 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus tells us that we will know them by "their fruit"
Are they bearing fruit?
John 15:2
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
See the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5.
2007-04-26 19:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ
2007-04-26 19:43:34 · answer #10 · answered by Mary Guernsey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋