What makes a Christian a good Christian?
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Bishops of Rome, yes, but not that they believed in the bishopric of Rome as the head of Christendom.
I expect quite a few Christians in Valhalla. Some of those Doctors without Borders chaps, for sure.
Sure, and Muslims who will attain Nirvana.
(Hey, it is not a class feature of religion that one believe that only adherents of one's own faith will be saved. All too common, but not necessary.
(Hey, it is not a class feature of religion that one believe that only adherents of one's own faith will be saved. All too common, but not necessary.
warpus
Sommerswerd asked me to change this
I am God, and have a list of all the good Christians, if anyone's interested.
Wouldn't all the good Christians be the people who end up in heaven?
Wouldn't all the good Christians be the people who end up in heaven?
Gogf
Indescribable
Who determines if it's biblically sound?
holy king
Deity
common sense.
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
Depends on whether you're using the True Scotsman fallacy or not.
Jesus warns that many good Christians won't be accepted into heaven.
Works for ghey sex.
azzaman333
meh
I'm not a Christian and I don't really know a whole hell of a lot about Christianity. My impression is that "be like Jesus" is the overriding theme of being a good Christian. If that's the case, what does that mean? Love your neighbors, raise people from the dead, be a carpenter, get books written about you? Or is it something other than (or more than) be like Jesus?
What makes a Christian a good Christian? What about a bad Christian?
Also it would be really cool if nobody got into a flamewar calling each other bad Christians for disagreeing with what other people think makes a good Christian. I dunno about being a good Christian, but I know that being a good person involves not being a dick. Let's not make it personal, k? Thanks.
No one knows, except God. So, unless God is a member on CFC, you'll just get a flame war, which while fun to watch, defeats the purpose of this thread.
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
azzaman333
meh
He's probably dead.But he hasn't posted in this thread yet
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
We'd have to get confirmation from his newer form, Nietzsche.
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
I don't believe that your interpretation is the only one worth paying attention to.
Whats to interpret in this particular scripture? How many interpretations of what Jesus said can there be on this particular scripture?
I think you are simply in denial.
As typical of a great many people that wish to deny what the bible says because it doesnt fit into their lifestyle/opinion/outlook.
Zarn
Le Républicain Catholique
MobBoss
Off-Topic Overlord
Jesus said to have the faith of a child...not like Einstein. I think I will go with Jesus on that one.
kaos429
Hunting Wabbits
To be a good Christian, or for that matter a good person, regardless of religion, first and foremost one should follow the Ten Commandments. Some may argue this but it should be a safe assumption.
Next. Believe in Jesus the Son of God, and strive to follow His path.
After that, for me personally it is keeping my relationship with God and/or Jesus, a personal one. I do not believe in spreading my belief to the masses, and I do find it somewhat disturbing that some other Christians feel it is their duty. In the past I have kindly and cheerfully ignored their views and sent them on their way, but some cross the line. If someone asks about my belief I will explain myself as I see fit and nothing else matters beyond that. That is between me and God.
Next. Believe in Jesus the Son of God, and strive to follow His path.
After that, for me personally it is keeping my relationship with God and/or Jesus, a personal one. I do not believe in spreading my belief to the masses, and I do find it somewhat disturbing that some other Christians feel it is their duty. In the past I have kindly and cheerfully ignored their views and sent them on their way, but some cross the line. If someone asks about my belief I will explain myself as I see fit and nothing else matters beyond that. That is between me and God.
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