Antlers, you never answered the question.....do you identify as a Christian or not?
Some make a big deal over terminology. Others, not so much. I’ve not used ‘that’ terminology (Christian) to refer to myself. “Christian” was actually a derogatory term in the first century, invented by people who disliked followers of Jesus. To some it’s a badge, a label. Jesus never called his followers “Christians.” He called them “disciples.” A disciple is a follower or pupil who strives to grow and learn and live by following their Master. And Jesus made it very clear how He wanted His followers to be: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I strive to be a follower of Jesus, and His teachings.
A Christian is not a follower of Christ.
The legalism that Jesus Himself condemned is still apparent today among the modern day Pharisees.
It''s interesting that you clipped out the part of my post that talked about worshiping Christ as the Living God.
