What is the single most important concept that defines a Christian?

[Phokus]

The belief that their version of Christianity is the one true religion and everyone else is going straight to you-know-where.

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: MX2
From what I have seen...hypocrisy.

Is that unique to Christians? "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God..." What's more, a lot of "Christians" don't believe in Jesus, don't believe in hell, barely believe in God, etc... sure Christians aren't perfect (because they are still human) but some of the ones I've seen are among the kindest and warmest people you will ever meet.

 

[classy]

There is only one definition.

That the person believe the Jesus came to this earth died for their sins and was resurrected from the dead, ascended to heaven, and now sits at the right hand of the Father. If a person believes that and accepts Christ as their personal savior they are a christian. And while their are tons of different belief systems almost all churches whether they are catholic, protestant, or full gospel generally believe this and accept that to be the foundation of what they believe.

 

[classy]

Originally posted by: GotGoose
The god of every other religion requires that you do a qualifying work to be forgiven of your sins.

In Christianity, God doesn't require anything from you to accept Christ and be forgiven of sins.

Cliffs:
Christianity = what God does for you (then you act out of love/gratitude, not desperation)
Everything else = what you do for god

Very nicely put :thumbsup:

 

[NiteWulf]

Originally posted by: GotGoose
The god of every other religion requires that you do a qualifying work to be forgiven of your sins.

In Christianity, God doesn't require anything from you to accept Christ and be forgiven of sins.

Cliffs:
Christianity = what God does for you (then you act out of love/gratitude, not desperation)
Everything else = what you do for god

Somewhat correct, but I don't like the way it's worded. A person is required to repent of their evil deeds in order to obtain forgiveness and continue to live a good life in order to get to Heaven

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Martin
There's many different Christian sects, and they all have their own definition of what a Christian is, but what would you consider to be the paramount one?

I'd have to actually give a fvck in order to answer your question.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Phokus
The belief that their version of Christianity is the one true religion and everyone else is going straight to you-know-where.

no good. Jehovah's Witness' dont even believe in a hell, but consider themselves christian.

 

[ed21x]

Originally posted by: NiteWulf

Originally posted by: GotGoose
The god of every other religion requires that you do a qualifying work to be forgiven of your sins.

In Christianity, God doesn't require anything from you to accept Christ and be forgiven of sins.

Cliffs:
Christianity = what God does for you (then you act out of love/gratitude, not desperation)
Everything else = what you do for god

Somewhat correct, but I don't like the way it's worded. A person is required to repent of their evil deeds in order to obtain forgiveness and continue to live a good life in order to get to Heaven

It's more important the heart posture of the Christian- to truely love God. A good analogy would be dealing with parents- if you truely love them, you would want to do what they say, not a set of mandatory rules to follow. Repentence is suppose to come naturally if you love God.

 

[ed21x]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Martin
There's many different Christian sects, and they all have their own definition of what a Christian is, but what would you consider to be the paramount one?

I'd have to actually give a fvck in order to answer your question.

why are you even replying if you don't give a fvck?

 

[Mucho]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
The belief that Jesus is the son of God.

If Jesus is the son of god then that makes Christianity a polytheistic religion, does it not?

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Mucho

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
The belief that Jesus is the son of God.

If Jesus is the son of god then that makes Christianity a polytheistic religion, does it not?

Welcome to the trinitarian debate, two thousand years in the works and counting.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Martin
There's many different Christian sects, and they all have their own definition of what a Christian is, but what would you consider to be the paramount one?

A hatred for others under a thin guise of universal love. In other words, tell a nonbeliever that "I love you, but you're going to hell to burn forever"

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: ed21x

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Martin
There's many different Christian sects, and they all have their own definition of what a Christian is, but what would you consider to be the paramount one?

I'd have to actually give a fvck in order to answer your question.

why are you even replying if you don't give a fvck?

To get a rise out of you...duh.

Guess it worked huh? :laugh:

 

[randomint]

belief that Jesus died for the sins of mankind and now mankind has a license to indulge in all carnal desires and live an utterly hedonistic lifestyle

 

[SpanishFry]

Originally posted by: scttgrd
The ability to swallow a big load of hoo-haa, believe in the boogey man.

sometimes you have to be able to believe in something bigger than yourself.



your gf already does. /rimshot

 

[Atheus]

Thou shalt always be the sober driver, and never complain about it.

 

[KarmaPolice]

That there is a god, jesus was his son, and that god is always right.

 

[scttgrd]

Originally posted by: SpanishFry

Originally posted by: scttgrd
The ability to swallow a big load of hoo-haa, believe in the boogey man.

sometimes you have to be able to believe in something bigger than yourself.



your gf already does. /rimshot

My wife is more of a seeing is believing kind of lady, thats why she is married to me. Needing to believe in something bigger than myself to feel adequate in the grand scheme of things is not required. Good to know there are still sheep in the pasture.

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: ed21x

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Martin
There's many different Christian sects, and they all have their own definition of what a Christian is, but what would you consider to be the paramount one?

I'd have to actually give a fvck in order to answer your question.

why are you even replying if you don't give a fvck?

+1 post count.

 

[Muse]

Has a conscience.

 

[pulse8]

Why do I have to be forgiven by anyone other than the person(s) I have wronged?

 

[Fritzo]

The main idea of Christianity is just plain "Be nice to everyone, no matter who they are."

It's amazing how many fights are started over that.

 

[Accipiter22]

Originally posted by: HotChic
Belief that all have sinned and fallen short of perfection, but that each individual can choose to be forgiven through the mercy provided by God through the sacrifice of his son, Jesus Christ.

A Christian is somebody who has chosen to ask and accept that forgiveness.

QFT

 

[bobdelt]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
The belief that Jesus is the son of God.

Not really. Christianity is more diverse than that.

Personally, I believe that Jesus was the son of God. I am also the son of god. I am a jesus, you are a jesus as well. This goes more into buddhism at this point, and most of jesus sayings from a certain perspective are buddhist... All of his sayings put into a certain perspective (literally vs. figurativly) and you have buddhism.

and oh yeah, jesus lived on a buddhist trade route.... hmm, make you think.

 

[DainBramaged]

Love God with all your heart and treat others right.