Seldes Katne
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To quote the esteemed Mr. Webster: Christian, n. 1) a person who believes in Jesus Christ as the Messiah or Son of God; an adherent of Christianity. 2. a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ.There are many "types" of "Christians", and many of them don't consider other types to truly be "Christians".
I would bet that if asked, most people would consider themselves Christians, whether they adhere to or practice a specific religion, grew up in a church, or closely follow the teachings of Christ.
This, of course, offers a lot of leeway, and includes people who practice any of the many demoninations of Christianity, even those who don't attend formal services.
I honestly don't understand people who believe that their religious practices embody the only "true" form of Christianity, and that everyone else is hopeless. If the two main drives in Christianity are supposed to be to love God and love one another, why do we spend so much time creating divisions?
Oh, and I'm a long-time practicing Roman Catholic. Even if I do think our upper-level leadership is still living in the Dark Ages in some respects.... but that's a sore subject, and one best left alone for now.
I have a few additional comments to make on the Christianity in comics topic, but I'll have to wait until I get home to post those.