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Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts) Sun Aug 11, 2013, 04:52 AM Aug 2013

What is the definition of a Christian? [View all]

In this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/121889820

in the "Religion" subforum I stated that, in my experience, all Christians believe in original sin and substitutionary atonement. Augustine of Hippo introduced original sin. I think that the rest of the beliefs and practices flow from those two starting premises.

Please Note: I am not saying this responder is wrong. I am saying that I would like an answer to the above question.

Cbayer has said that I am "dogmatic" and "Not all Christian churches are like that but you (meaning me) can't see that".

This person has argued with me about my definition as I have experienced it in attending many different churches, but have not answered my question. Cbayer has stated that I hate all religions. I do not hate all religions but I do have problems with some of the practices and beliefs of many, but not all, religions. I have also found consistent value systems and was told that "all belief systems have contradictions".

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What is the definition of a Christian? [View all] Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 OP

I thought "Christians" were people who followed Jesus, AKA the Prophet Isa. MADem Aug 2013 #1

I was making Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #2

Well, the bottom line is, if I say I'm a ballet dancer, I'm a ballet dancer. MADem Aug 2013 #20

I am gad that you have posted your question here and suspect you will get cbayer Aug 2013 #3

A Christian is a believer who believes Jesus Christ is the Jewish Messiah and is the son of God come hrmjustin Aug 2013 #4

The Apostles' Creed okasha Aug 2013 #5

+1 rug Aug 2013 #9

I read the thread you cited in the thread header Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2013 #6

Which Christ? Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #7

If you knew how the Bible was edited, okasha Aug 2013 #8

You seriously misunderstand Christian teaching. rug Aug 2013 #10

I've always wanted to poke holes in the arguments against the Bible, kentauros Aug 2013 #11

The insistence on giving equal weight to every word okasha Aug 2013 #12

We celebrate the Jesus of the bible and our traditions. hrmjustin Aug 2013 #13

Or the one who rode dinosaurs, while you're at it? MADem Aug 2013 #21

Why do you need to be "saved" in the first place? Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #14

Well it came from the idea that since we know right from wrong we chose to rebel against God hrmjustin Aug 2013 #15

Yep, original sin and substitionary atonement. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #16

I don't believe in Adam and Eve but yes it is the idea that people from the time we first were on hrmjustin Aug 2013 #17

Actually, gods that are "very similar to the story of Jesus" okasha Aug 2013 #28

Actually, okasha Aug 2013 #18

This is probably not the best place to call a belief "ridiculous"... TreasonousBastard Aug 2013 #19

I agree--nothing wrong with hashing out differences of opinion, but it's best if MADem Aug 2013 #22

You're not "the decider," though, MoL. MADem Aug 2013 #23

I'm not saying these are bad people. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #24

I am simply asking you to choose your words carefully. MADem Aug 2013 #25

I am choosing my words carefully. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #26

The Mormons. But see, there you go again! MADem Aug 2013 #27

I've been a UU for decades. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2013 #29

Your comments support my point. MADem Aug 2013 #30

You have to admire the sheer chutzpah Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2013 #31

No, you don't. okasha Aug 2013 #32

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