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Sam Kenobi
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 Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:50 am define "Christian" |
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Well, we have enough topics floating around everywhere on the subject. So just so we're all on the same page, lets have some definitions
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IntrepidIsMe
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:54 am |
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| Quote: | | 1 a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ b (1) : DISCIPLE 2 (2) : a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906 (3) : a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961 |
as taken from www.webster.com 
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Sam Kenobi
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:56 am |
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nice and to the point. but oh, how impersonal.  Me, I'm still in the search, seeking my own definition
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Jadzia Lenara Dax
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:59 am |
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Triam, if you really want a personalized definition, then I'd suggest you talk to a youth minister at your church. At ours, one of the women who helps out has a degree in Theology, and is extremely informative. Hopefully there is someone like that at a church near you, that could help you in your search. 
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Kate Janeway
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:59 am |
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I think it's just someone who believes in the Christian faith. *shrug* I don't know; I'm no expert, I don't pretend to be.
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Leo Wyatt
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:53 am |
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Someone who ask Jesus into their hearts and try to serve the Lord. Be kind to everybody. We not perfect but strive to be. It's hard to explain without writing a big paragraph.
Deb
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Theresa
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 10:32 am |
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Christian - Christlike. And Christians, in the beginning weren't the ones to call themselves such, others did.
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Starbuck
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 2:12 pm |
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Christian- someone who has recieved the Eucharist at least once every lenten season since their baptisim, because if you haven't, your not a christian. 
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Puck
The Texan
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 2:17 pm |
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*reads the above posts and chokes on his cheese nips*(not bc/ he hasn't received the Eucharist) 
this is a very dangerous topic
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Starbuck
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 2:47 pm |
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Yeah, the Greek Orthodox are much the same in the way that they are very strict about when you are and when you aren't.
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Seven of Nine
Sammie's Mammy
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 3:26 pm |
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To me, a Christian is someone who believes there is only one God, and that his son, Jesus, is their saviour. A practising Christian is to me someone who goes to church, prays and does good.
I'm not a Christian (by my definition) as I don't believe that Jesus is the saviour, that he performed miracles and such. I do believe there is a God out there though. What does that make me?
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Sam Kenobi
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 3:43 pm |
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| JanewayIsHott wrote: | *reads the above posts and chokes on his cheese nips*(not bc/ he hasn't received the Eucharist)
this is a very dangerous topic |
how is this a dangerous topic when theres 4 or 5 other topics out there talking aout Christianity?
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Jadzia Lenara Dax
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 3:44 pm |
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I'm going to request that everyone keep their comments to a nonoffensive manner--if anyone begins bashing on someone's beliefs, the topic will be locked, and the user will be warned.
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Theresa
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 4:03 pm |
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| 4evajaneway wrote: | | Christian- someone who has recieved the Eucharist at least once every lenten season since their baptisim, because if you haven't, your not a christian. |
Never heard that one before.
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Anti-crombie1
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:03 pm |
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*scratches head* hmm.. how fast would I get banned...
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Puck
The Texan
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:50 pm |
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I would say pretty damn fast.
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Anti-crombie1
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:07 pm |
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people do tend to get mad when you call them sheep
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Puck
The Texan
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| Sun Feb 29, 2004 8:11 pm |
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lol, yeah, they probably would...esp if its Theresa she can ban you right away (Theresa if you read this Im just jokin around with ya)
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Theresa
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 12:00 am |
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Oh no, no joke. I'd ban him. Christians are sheep, but the druggies, they do it all of their own free will, the drug doesn't affect them, you know? Some people think "live and let live" only apply to what they want. Apparently, as you can see, they are morons.
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Oliver
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:28 am |
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| Kate Janeway wrote: | | I think it's just someone who believes in the Christian faith. *shrug* I don't know; I'm no expert, I don't pretend to be. |
Exactly! You can't put a definition on being Christian or on Not being Christian.
Oliver
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Sam Kenobi
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:59 am |
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Then why are there other arguments going on over "who's niceer"? If we can't define it than whats the point. Thats why I put this topic up in the first place
((the sarcastic rhetoric isn't meant towards you, Oliver, just other people in general))
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Leo Wyatt
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:44 am |
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Everyone has there beliefs lets just leave it at that. There is no use of fighting over the subject. Lets all be friends and chat.
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Sam Kenobi
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 1:34 pm |
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See, that would be the point. This isn't an argument, not even a debate, it's just a simple question. How do you define Christian?
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Leo Wyatt
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 1:43 pm |
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Christian who ask Jesus into he/she heart and do the will of God. A Christian loves their neighbor and enemy. A christian shows compassion towards others and would lay down their life for someone. Read the bible regularly and be there for others who may need you.
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Starbuck
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| Mon Mar 01, 2004 5:25 pm |
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| Theresa wrote: | | 4evajaneway wrote: | | Christian- someone who has recieved the Eucharist at least once every lenten season since their baptisim, because if you haven't, your not a christian. |
Never heard that one before. |
seeing as I go to a Catholic school, and I am required to study Catholic doctrine, I know theese oddities.  so, does anyone know what Magesterium is with out looking it up?
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