Who is a christian and what does that mean

[arcilite]

I hate religion

[sheepshead]

I hate religion

If you had some you would learn not to hate.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I hate religion

Arcilite, I hope you "see the light." It's a lot easier going through this life, with its many ups and downs, knowing that He is guiding us. At least, for me it is. I didn't grow up in a religious family. I considered myself agnostic through much of my younger years, but now I don't know what I'd do without knowing He is with me. God, family, and then the Green Bay Packers. I'm with Vince on that one.

[Zool]

He might have been joking guys. Just a hunch.

[MadScientist]

I hate religion

If you had some you would learn not to hate.

Yea, highly religious people never hate.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Yea, highly religious people never hate.

I'm guessing a lot of them aren't true Christians. BTW, Christians aren't infallible. All people sin in some way. That's why Jesus died on the cross for us.

[sheepshead]

I hate religion

If you had some you would learn not to hate.

Yea, highly religious people never hate.

I said "learn", what one does with the lesson is another matter.

[Cheesehead Craig]

One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus; one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus

Actually, it's one who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. There aren't "many roads" that lead to heaven. Just living your life according to the teachings of Jesus does not make you a Christian.

Yep, belief is the key. Not by works but by faith alone.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Yep, belief is the key. Not by works but by faith alone.

Evangelicals think this way. But other Christians, especially Catholics, believe that your acts here on earth very much count. They divide sin into categories: mortal sins, venial sins, plus one other category that escapes me. Confession takes care of any priors, so you have a better argument to make before St. Peter when your case goes to trial.

I don't mean to make fun of either way of thinking, just pointing out that there is no agreement among Christians about getting into heaven, Cheesehead's view is held by just a portion of all Christians.

[GoPackGo]

One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus; one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus

Actually, it's one who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. There aren't "many roads" that lead to heaven. Just living your life according to the teachings of Jesus does not make you a Christian.

Yep, belief is the key. Not by works but by faith alone.

I'm an Evangelical Christian and I agree with all of this. I don't go to church much though. I don't believe going to church is neccessary or required to get to Heaven.

[arcilite]

I hate religion

Arcilite, I hope you "see the light." It's a lot easier going through this life, with its many ups and downs, knowing that He is guiding us. At least, for me it is. I didn't grow up in a religious family. I considered myself agnostic through much of my younger years, but now I don't know what I'd do without knowing He is with me. God, family, and then the Green Bay Packers. I'm with Vince on that one.

going through life thinking im following some invisible guy in the clouds? no thanks

ill live my life by my own code

[mraynrand]

One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus; one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus

Actually, it's one who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and savior. There aren't "many roads" that lead to heaven. Just living your life according to the teachings of Jesus does not make you a Christian.

Yep, belief is the key. Not by works but by faith alone.

I'm an Evangelical Christian and I agree with all of this. I don't go to church much though. I don't believe going to church is neccessary or required to get to Heaven.

How do you feel about the Theocracy coming to an end?

[BallHawk]

Question posed to the panel.

There are two men.

One donates heavily to charity, is involved in his community, always helps others, and lives a good and moral life. He does not identify Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

The other man is, more or less, a bum. He is really only concerned about himself and how his life is going. He could care less about other peoples' lives. He goes to church every Sunday and strongly identifies Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Which man is more deserving of a place in heaven?

[retailguy]

Question posed to the panel.

There are two men.

One donates heavily to charity, is involved in his community, always helps others, and lives a good and moral life. He does not identify Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

The other man is, more or less, a bum. He is really only concerned about himself and how his life is going. He could care less about other peoples' lives. He goes to church every Sunday and strongly identifies Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Which man is more deserving of a place in heaven?

neither. That's not what it is about. It is a free gift that NEITHER man can earn.

[mraynrand]

Question posed to the panel.

There are two men.

One donates heavily to charity, is involved in his community, always helps others, and lives a good and moral life. He does not identify Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

The other man is, more or less, a bum. He is really only concerned about himself and how his life is going. He could care less about other peoples' lives. He goes to church every Sunday and strongly identifies Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Which man is more deserving of a place in heaven?

What do YOU think?


The answer depends on what you believe to be true about heaven and salvation.