[kjam22]

Now the term christian..... well that's not that hard to understand. It was and still should be associated with those who believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ. (the messiah)

I mean that is where the term comes from. Christ ian.

I would think that those who readily align their beliefs with Jesus as the biblical christ are right in calling themselves christians. Those that accept Jesus in some other form or meaning would maybe be better termed "Jesus people". Do you think?

The problem comes when people don't understand what it means for Jesus to be "The Christ". "The Messiah"

[Restorer]

I don't disagree with your definition, and I doubt many who claim to be Christian would. I guess it is when you get into the definition of what the term "christ" or "messiah" means that dissension arises.

I believe that the terms both essentially mean "savior."