Who's Christian here?

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Winchester

Originally posted by: Davegod75
catholics are iffy about being truly chirstian in my book.

To be truly Christian you have to believe Christ died for you sins and by believing this you can be saved.(John 3:16) You are saved by God's grace not by works.


Reason I don't think catholics subscribe to this:

that x amount of Our Fathers is penance for your sin
7 sacraments
baptism = salvation
say the pope is infalliable
EDIT: They worship Mary and not Jesus = False gods


All this being said I am a Christian

I concur. You are saved by God's grace.

Isn't that the principle behind Lutheranism. YOu dont need to pray through Mary or the pope to reach God or Jesus?

Dont get me wrong though, the pope, John Paul in particular was a spectacular man. His actions and words gave hope and influenced so many lives. A very holy and incredible man; he will be missed. I do not however believe i have to go through him to pray to my God.

-Kevin

 

[Davegod75]

Originally posted by: Boxxcar

Originally posted by: DVK916
Well Mormons and JWs deny that Jesus is god.

Where do you get the idea that Jesus is god?

God is God and Jesus was the son of God.

it's called the trinity. Bible says Jesus is God

 

[Davegod75]

Originally posted by: BlueFlamme
I skimmed, but don't forget Messianic Jews would count.

Probably a better choice of wording would be:

How many people believe that Jesus Christ died for them, took away their sins, will take them to heaven, and that is the only way to get to heaven


Add me to that category.

 

[coomar]

anglican

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: Davegod75

Originally posted by: BlueFlamme
I skimmed, but don't forget Messianic Jews would count.

Probably a better choice of wording would be:

How many people believe that Jesus Christ died for them, took away their sins, will take them to heaven, and that is the only way to get to heaven


Add me to that category.

me

Amen to that man!

 

[eits]

raises hand.

i'm a christian and proud of it.

 

[Xyclone]

WTF?! Orthodox Christians are not Christians now, huh? ...Americans... :roll:

Armenia was the first Christian nation ever... and the Greeks were Orthodox, too. Change your poll.

 

[Davegod75]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

Originally posted by: Winchester

Originally posted by: Davegod75
catholics are iffy about being truly chirstian in my book.

To be truly Christian you have to believe Christ died for you sins and by believing this you can be saved.(John 3:16) You are saved by God's grace not by works.


Reason I don't think catholics subscribe to this:

that x amount of Our Fathers is penance for your sin
7 sacraments
baptism = salvation
say the pope is infalliable
EDIT: They worship Mary and not Jesus = False gods


All this being said I am a Christian

I concur. You are saved by God's grace.

Isn't that the principle behind Lutheranism. YOu dont need to pray through Mary or the pope to reach God or Jesus?

Dont get me wrong though, the pope, John Paul in particular was a spectacular man. His actions and words gave hope and influenced so many lives. A very holy and incredible man; he will be missed. I do not however believe i have to go through him to pray to my God.

-Kevin

Well before leaving the catholic church I was there for the first 18 years of my life. I'd have to say it's a misconception that catholics worship mary. They do however have have regards for her and pray to her to intercede on their behalf to God. But no, i would not say worship.

 

[bleuiko]

I didn't read the thread, just replying to say that I'm Christian.

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: psteng19

Originally posted by: Davegod75
catholics are iffy about being truly chirstian in my book.

To be truly Christian you have to believe Christ died for you sins and by believing this you can be saved.(John 3:16) You are saved by God's grace not by works.


Reason I don't think catholics subscribe to this:

that x amount of Our Fathers is penance for your sin
7 sacraments
baptism = salvation
say the pope is infalliable


All this being said I am a Christian

I agree with you but I'd rather not get into it here.

I agree as well. Not to mention the idolization of Mary.

 

[coomar]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
WTF?! Orthodox Christians are not Christians now, huh? ...Americans... :roll:

Armenia was the first Christian nation ever... and the Greeks were Orthodox, too. Change your poll.

wouldn't the eastern roman empire/ ottaman empire be the first christian nation

 

[Xyclone]

Originally posted by: coomar

Originally posted by: Xyclone
WTF?! Orthodox Christians are not Christians now, huh? ...Americans... :roll:

Armenia was the first Christian nation ever... and the Greeks were Orthodox, too. Change your poll.

wouldn't the eastern roman empire/ ottaman empire be the first christian nation

Ummm... first of all, the Ottomans were Muslim. :roll:

Second, the BE came wayyyy after the Armenians, let alone the Greeks.

The Byzantine Empire was based on Greek culture, btw.

...check all this on Wikipedia if you want.

So... modify the poll.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Protestant.

 

[oslama]

Originally posted by: psteng19
I was reading this thread and noticed a few Christians giving their input and support.

Please, no trolling. If you can't stand "Bible thumpers", just stay out and keep negative comments to yourself. I don't want this thread turning into a flame war and getting locked.
Non-practicing and former Christians feel free to join in.
I guess just give whatever info you want to.


I'll start.
Been attending a Presbyterian church for pretty much as far as I can remember.

according to your username shouldn't you be buddhist, confucisim or other eastern religion.

you got the wrong religion.

 

[JinLien]

What is a "Christian"?

A self centered God loving person that condemns everything that isn?t Christian?

A person that say, its craps if it is not Catholic?

Or, a person that love others regardless of their religious/non-religious believe?

<-- A bitter atheist that was forced to attend Sunday mass & served as alter boy by my God loving Catholic mother.

 

[reverend boltron]

I'm a Christian! Woot woot. I actually just got a tattoo on my forearms today. On my left arm it says, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourself." and on my right arm it says, "Do what it says. James 1:22". I'll post some pics when I get a camera (if anyone cares).

Big ups to the pops!

 

[Ilmater]

I was born Catholic, but, thank Christ, I'm atheist now.

 

[DainBramaged]

I'm sure I'm going to get put on some hit list, but I'm a Christian.

 

[AreaCode707]

Practicing Anglican with an Episcopal/Evangelical background.

 

[bassoprofundo]

Christian here... Nice to see other folks on the boards who aren't afraid to say so.

 

[glenn beck]

Christian here, go to Frederick Church OF The Brethren. Ex Mormon.

 

[eits]

Originally posted by: JinLien

What is a "Christian"?

A self centered God loving person that condemns everything that isn?t Christian?

A person that say, its craps if it is not Catholic?

Or, a person that love others regardless of their religious/non-religious believe?

<-- A bitter atheist that was forced to attend Sunday mass & served as alter boy by my God loving Catholic mother.

i'm a bitter christian for the same exact reasons as you.... doesn't stop me from having faith, though.

 

[The Godfather]

First of all, its Cathlics/Orthodox. Because it all started out as 1, but then the Church St. Sofia seperated from the Church in Italy due to money and greed on both sides.

 

[quackerww]

Robotanist, I for one welcome are robot overlords!

 

[Sadaiy]

I'm hindhu... But none of the other hindhus talk to me... So i might convert to something else if meet the right people...