Christianity needs to be redefined??
2007-09-23 04:34:43 · 21 answers · asked by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christianity is defined purely and simply by the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The moment it is defined by something other than the gospel, it ceases to be Christianity. So your question is based on a false premise - Christianity CANNOT be redefined in principle. Anyone who believes that it can be or should be is going to Hell.
2007-09-23 04:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by unfit_commander 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. I think Christianity is good as it is. What needs to be redefined is religion. There are too many "religious" people who are judgemental, self-righteous and materialistic. They do not truly exhibit love of mankind, only love of their own kind, which is usually the wealthy and successful. I don't think they share their wealth with those who need it or for good causes. Instead of financing mission trips, they give to the arts and big organizations that get them publicity and recognition. I think in many cases the church is a place to show off what you have and boast of your "good" works, instead of praise and worship. These people make simple folks who are seeking God very uncomfortable in God's house. I am blessed to be in a church alive with love and praise for God, filled with people who love the Lord and are true fishers of men. It is the first time in many years that I have found a church home that welcomes and embraces everyone in the name of God. Unfortunately, I believe these true churches are few and far between. I think we have much pseudo religion in the world and it turns people away.
2007-09-23 15:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Monkey Mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I'll try to answer this with a story....
...some time back, I worked in a small corner restaurant in a Midwest town...there were "regulars" that came in most every morning to chat over coffee...in this town, there were 3 churches...a Catholic church, Baptist and a Methodist church...frequently the pastors and priest from these churches would sit together at a large round table along with other folks that lived in the area...I never ever saw any of them who all sat around that table get into disagreements...as a matter of fact, the Catholic priest would always enter the restaurant by opening the door and saying, "What a glorious day the Lord hath made !" in his booming voice...
..now, I grew up in a large New England city that was predominantly Catholic and the fact that I was a Baptist segregated me into discrimination at times...the different Christian religions all claimed to have it "right" and often separated themselves from one another...that time period was around the 1960's to 1970's...so,...when I found myself in a small Midwest town in the 1990's and laid witness to the "Round Table" morning gatherings, I was blown away...so....the moral to this true story is this...Christianity IS being redefined right before our eyes...it's spreading that Christian "Religion" is not really Christianity...the message Jesus gave was for "Jew and Gentile, alike", and I think folks are finally beginning to
"see the light"
2007-09-23 13:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by EvelynMine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God will never redefine His word.
Man certainly can't.
Romans 10
2007-09-23 16:22:52 · answer #4 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's no such thing, really, as Christianity - that's a made-up human construct.
what needs to be redefined is our relationships with each other and our relationship with God. we need to care more for the concerns of others, to share burdens and to be involved in a personal way with those who suffer...
2007-09-23 11:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by chieko 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dear,
You are human beings like me. You're not a prophet of God. All are from God. Now there's no more prophet. There no such thing as redefined Christianity. Jesus brought 4 Scriptures ie Matius, Yuhanus, Luqus and Marqus. Scripture Barnabas denial by Churches. These are Scripture Bible-Christain-Jesus. Theses scriptures are "NOT" written by men.
The Last prophet is Muhammad bin Abdullah 600 years later after Jesus. Jesus from Ibrahim through the 1st Wife Sarah and son prophet Ishaq. Jesus is the last prophet from Israel. Muhammad bin Abdullah is also from Ibrahim through 2nd Wife Hajar and son prophet Ismail from Qurish. Ibrahim is the father of Islam. Ibrahim built Ka'aba in Mecca.
2007-09-23 12:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by AHMAD FUAD Harun 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's a broad question and I'm not too sure where you're headed.
But I would say that there is a segment of Christianity that could reconsider some of it's policies and strategies.
Everyone would benefit.
2007-09-23 11:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by Robert K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by redefined yes if you omit religions i think they divide Gods people,religion and tradition seperates the believers//a church is a place for fellowship and worship,actually Jesus is our teacher
2007-09-23 11:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Sometimes, but I mostly act then think about it later. 2) Yes. I'll redefine it as a "a spice made with ground earthworms, salt and pepper used to enhance the flavor of fried pork rinds."
2007-09-23 11:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by Ask Donna 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No I just think people need to keep the word of God in their hearts and share Gods Love with every one this is Gods Command to Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart mind and soul and to Love thy nieghbor as thyself People just need Gods Love God is Love and Jesus is the Son of Love He came so we could have life God Loves you and I do too
2007-09-23 12:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by jamnjims 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋