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Should all definitions of a Christian be allowed to stand, or should there be
just one?
Webster's defines a Christian as somebody who professes belief in the
teachings of Jesus Christ.
According to that definition; it isn't necessary to actually believe in Christ's
teachings in order to qualify as a Christian; it's only necessary to say you do.
You don't even have to know what Christ's teachings are; you only have to
say you believe in them.
Nor is it necessary to put Christ's teachings into practice in order to qualify
as a Christian; it's only necessary to say you believe in them.
There's a generous amount of leeway in Webster's definition. For example:
It allows for the Conquistadors to murder, plunder, and enslave Native
Americans back in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries and still be able to
speak of themselves as Christians.
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Should all definitions of a Christian be allowed to stand, or should there be
just one?
Webster's defines a Christian as somebody who professes belief in the
teachings of Jesus Christ.
According to that definition; it isn't necessary to actually believe in Christ's
teachings in order to qualify as a Christian; it's only necessary to say you do.
You don't even have to know what Christ's teachings are; you only have to
say you believe in them.
Nor is it necessary to put Christ's teachings into practice in order to qualify
as a Christian; it's only necessary to say you believe in them.
There's a generous amount of leeway in Webster's definition. For example:
It allows for the Conquistadors to murder, plunder, and enslave Native
Americans back in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries and still be able to
speak of themselves as Christians.
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