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Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:29 pm
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Hey guys, I haven't been on the forums in a while, and I have been in and out of Gaia...going to college and studying writing, movies, and comics take a lot of time....but is amazing! SO, my question for everyone...Xian and non-Xian alike (Xian is Christian...just so you all know.) Anyway, what makes a person a Xian? Is it some choice, is it a list if rules followed, is it bombing abortion clinics, is it being a doormat and letting people walk over you, is it telling others they are going to hell, is it telling people there is no hell, is it supporting gay marriage, is it being progressive, is it being green? Is it about theology? What makes a person a Xian?
I was just wanting to hear your thoughts?
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:39 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:06 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:21 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:41 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:25 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:45 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:49 am
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ShideKnight BNLChris So, it seems that among those who have replied...that this thing....being a Xian is about aiming at a higher goal...following someone...and I would normally agree....but I wonder...is there something more to being a Xian? I mean...is this just something that we can just say 'yes' to...or is this something that requires a relationship...and I am not saying that we are allowed to freely sin....but have we put to much of a focus on sin and morality....when the focus should be on Christ and building a relationship with Christ...and from that real relationship....morality...or doing good things, become a fruit of our relationship. So my next question is just that...do you think that there is something deeper to this, or can being a Xian be summed up in 4 points? Wow, I can't believe I forgot to add that onto my post sweatdrop redface Totally it's about relationship. I remember hearing that the vast majority of the material in the new testament is eaither directly about relationships, or put in terms of a relationship. Relationship between you, God, and Jesus, and relationship between you and your community.
EXACTLY! And this is not directed at you in any way possible...but I talk to Xians who seem to forget this. Like...Xianity is not about becoming a better person or making the world a better place...those things are fruits from a relationship with Christ...we are his bride...his loved.
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:46 am
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