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The American Heritage Dictionary defines a Christian as "one who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or lives the lifestyle based on the life and teachings of Jesus; one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.
From Wikipedia:
Active Christians: Committed to attending church, Bible reading, and sharing their faith that salvation comes through Jesus Christ. They also accept leadership positions in their church.[8] Professing Christians: Are also committed to "accepting Christ as Savior and Lord" as the key to being a Christian, but focus on personal relationships with God and Jesus more than on church, Bible reading or sharing faith.[8] Liturgical Christians: High level of spiritual activity, mainly expressed by attending and recognizing the authority of the church, and by serving in it or in the community.[8] Private Christians: Believe in God and in doing good things, but not within a church context. In the American survey, this was the largest and youngest segment.[8] Cultural Christians: Do not view Jesus as essential to salvation. They are the least likely to align their beliefs or practices with biblical teachings or to attend church. They favor a universality theology that sees many ways to God
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a Christian as "one who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or lives the lifestyle based on the life and teachings of Jesus; one who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.
From Wikipedia:
Active Christians: Committed to attending church, Bible reading, and sharing their faith that salvation comes through Jesus Christ. They also accept leadership positions in their church.[8] Professing Christians: Are also committed to "accepting Christ as Savior and Lord" as the key to being a Christian, but focus on personal relationships with God and Jesus more than on church, Bible reading or sharing faith.[8] Liturgical Christians: High level of spiritual activity, mainly expressed by attending and recognizing the authority of the church, and by serving in it or in the community.[8] Private Christians: Believe in God and in doing good things, but not within a church context. In the American survey, this was the largest and youngest segment.[8] Cultural Christians: Do not view Jesus as essential to salvation. They are the least likely to align their beliefs or practices with biblical teachings or to attend church. They favor a universality theology that sees many ways to God
Since wikipedia wasn't around 1900 years ago I'd rather not use it as a source. Let's base this off of what the early church taught.
Did I say that specifically? This is more about the identity of who is/is not a Christian. If you'd like to tackle that question in another thread I'll present my answer there.
That question would be a part of answering your question in the OP
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I don't understand the hang-up some folks have with being told that they are not a Christian when they deny the basic doctrines.
It is a reasonable question here in order to help you understand. So answer the question.
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Do you mean to say that a non christian goes to hell for all eternity?
a Christian should adhere to a common set of doctrines that are contained within the Bible.
Not MY DOCTRINES, but there are some core doctrines that are necessary. just as there are a set of core doctrines to be called muslim.
Tell us then what the core doctrines are. Specifically the original ones that the apostles wrote, the ones that aren't edited.
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