2007-11-12 09:39:39 · 20 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure, why not? Though, technically by default, if you love Jesus you're considered a Christian.
I'm not a Christian...I also don't love Jesus, though. I never knew the man and he's been dead for all most two thousand years...I suppose maybe had I lived in Judea around the turn of the calender I would have met him, and perhaps grown to love him. All though, Latin is my one true love in life, I would have probably been a Roman and wanted to kill him...
2007-11-12 09:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kemp the Mad African 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
First of all you have to define Jesus .There is some proof that he is a combination of several "messiah figures" from the period . Also you then have to figure out exactly what he did and said as much of the writings were fictional , altered or destroyed . Then you have to figure out what you mean by loving a dead person you never met . Some things they said Jesus said , like the sermon on the mount , have many parts to like . But I save "love" for those people I truely know .
2007-11-12 09:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by allure45connie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Would a christian not be one who follows the teachings of Jesus?
2007-11-12 09:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Myaloo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I am not a Christian in any sense of the word. However, I have met Jesus twice and it has been life altering both times. I would say, if asked, that I love Jesus. He is a close friend and a companion on the path to enlightenment. He came to me when my life was spiraling out of control and helped me find myself.
With Love
Shane K.
2007-11-12 09:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by Shane K 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are Christian, you love the right Jesus. The right Jesus for Christians is the same who is also God of Abraham.
2007-11-12 09:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by BaC Helen 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure. I am not Christian by any current day standards but I do subscribe to the teachings of Jesus. I am a fan. It is the dogmas and religion that was built up around him that I don't like.
2007-11-12 09:42:26 · answer #6 · answered by Rance D 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm not Christian, and I don't know if I'd go so far as to say I "love" Jesus. "Love" is putting it a little strongly. After all, he died 2000 years before I was born, and I only know of his ideas through hearsay.
I "admire" Jesus.
I just hate what many of his followers have done.
2007-11-12 09:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by catrionn 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you love Jesus and obey him, and you have asked him to lead your life and forgive you, I would gather it is okay. It IS about a personal relationship with Jesus and not humanities definition of Christian. The word Christian, like most words, has taken on a twist of definitions from various groups and denominations, making it confusing. To be a Christian is to be modeling your life as Christ Jesus did and receiving salvation from him through your faith in him.
2007-11-12 09:49:38 · answer #8 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Simple answer: Yes.
Not so simple answer:
Muslims love Jesus even though we are not "Christian". We love him because by definition of the word Muslim he is a Muslim as we are and a highly respected prophet of God as well.
2007-11-12 09:45:19 · answer #9 · answered by hkabteni1980 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can be anything that you want. Jesus never made these rules. It's religion that did. Just follow Jesus, not a particular religion.
2007-11-12 09:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋