RE: The problem is who defines “Christian”, and how.
And who calls themself one.
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The Apostle John ( the disciple Jesus loved ) wrote:
3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God[a] is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. ( 1 John 2:3-5, NIV ).
If John’s epistle means squat, then anyone can call himself Christian.
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>> “If John’s epistle means squat, then anyone can call himself Christian.” <<
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How so?
He says only those that keep the commandments know him. Only those that walk as he walked.
That is a very exclusive group, that excludes most that call themselves “Christian.”
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and the disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.” (Acts 11:23-26).
My point is that non-believers define Christian, using their requirements (tolerate everyone, give all to the poor, social justice, etc.) and want to hold me to that standard.