[AntiGuv]

Well, yes. One can certainly say that. I am not discussing theology in the comments that you're referring to; I am discussing actual practice. These statements that Hitler could not be Christian because he was (a) socialist or (b) nationalist are like saying that Henry VIII was not Christian because he was monarchist or that Henry David Thoreau was not Christian because he was anarchist.

The Testaments can easily be interpreted to rationalize any of the above.

[TradicalRC]

Okay, I think I understand your position somewhat better. The point I was trying to make is that anyone can Call themselves whatever they want, including Hitler.

What is salient is what they call themselves that also reflects what they believe and do.

Hillary can call herself a conservative. Arlen Specter can call himself a Republican. Hey we can even call Clarence Thomas white and Bill Clinton black.