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what does it mean to you? do you take it seriously?
 

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what does it mean to you? do you take it seriously?


They usually get this

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I've come to notice that the ones who say this the most are the most un-christian like.
 

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Yes it means something to me. It means that this is their belief and I file that away with the rest of the information I know about the person such as their orientation, nationality, interest, political views. All these things make up the person as we know them.
 

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the only thing it means to me is that they believe that a God exists. but really, when people are Christians, you will be able to tell without them saying so.

and besides, when people say that they're Christians, it makes people examine their lives and actions more closely because they are looking for "christian behavior." it's not a wise thing to do, because when you make very human mistakes, people tear you apart more quickly than a person who didn't profess being one in the first place.
 

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Usually I have found it to be that when people say this, they JUST go to church on sundays, thinking that is what qualifies them as a christian. NO MA'AM. To be a true christian is to be a follower of Christ, strive to live holy EVERYDAY, and continually obey God and the bible. With that said, I USED to be like this but have changed unfortuantely and do not call myself a christian b/c I'm def. not living like it right now so why lie to mself and others?
 

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I say, "For real? My cousin Taye, you know the black sheep, said she saw you getting your twerk on at the Hot Spot last night. Said you were practically fornicating on the floor!"

I'm joking. I say, "Praise." Time reveals all.
 

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IA with chocolatey, you can tell a real christian by their actions and lives. Something about them will stand out
 

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In my mind I say to myself "that's like a Korean telling me he/she is a Zulu"
 

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I run the other way... you don't have to announce what you really are.
 

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It doesn't mean sh!t. I say that as someone baptized Roman Catholic and Baptist, and long affiliated with various churches of different Christian denominations.

A person could be a 'Christian', could be a well known 'good person', be good to other people and everyone else, for that matter.

But what matters to me is how they are with me - their actions towards me.

Being a Christian doesn't necessarily make one a 'good person', by default, nor does it automatically make one morally supreme. Good people practice all faiths, some are even agnostic and atheist.

I've learned that if someone is pushing the idea that they are a Christian, off bat, you really need take a few steps away from them, let them be distant and just listen to and observe them.
 

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I just accept it? :dunno:

If someone is Christian it's not my business.
 

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I believe them. I don't have a pessimistic outlook on people like y'all.
 
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When someone says this, I usually like to see just how they act. Saying you're a Christian and acting like one are two different things...
 

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I'm able to tell when a person is a christian. They just have a different vibe about them. I can tell when someone is holy and dedicated with the church. I can tell saints from sinners.
 

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They usually get this

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I've come to notice that the ones who say this the most are the most un-christian like.

I'm going to have time agree and I'm a Christian myself. LOL. I've had so many bad experience with my last job when the customer said, "I'm a Christian" or "I'm a child of God". You don't have to tell me. You can show me better than you can tell me by how you act.
 

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But what does it mean about them announcing it like that??

Lots of people are Christian and live their lives accordingly, but do not go around announcing it unless they are asked directly.

So what does it say about the person who announces it without being probed. The meaning behind it so to say.

My only guess is that they want people to make certain (positive) assumptions about them, based on that information.
 
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Just saying the words doesn't mean a person is a Christian. You should demonstrate who you are by how you behave, not what you say.

One of my favorite sayings: preach the Gospel every day. And if necessary, use words.
 

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@crimson, if you spend enough time around them or even their reactions to a certain situation are tell-tale signs and even turning down sinful acitivities. Fb pages are good indicators to, this true christian may NEVER quote scriptures on their page but certain statuses may heavily imply that they are practicing christians for real. It's kinda hard to explain further than this....
 

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You can tell people who are true Christians... They don't have to say nothing... It's in their lifestyle.... But the church n!ggas... They have to.broadcast....
 

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You can tell people who are true Christians... They don't have to say nothing... It's in their lifestyle.

their reactions to a certain situation are tell-tale signs

What is it about their lifestyle? What are these tell-tale signs? Why all the secrecy? Is it a secret handshake or something? :)


(Of course not the obvious like quoting scripture, wearing a crucifix, bumper sticker or tattoo -- unless that's what y'all meant, which seems unlikely.)
 

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Nope, I don't take them seriously.

If one is truly anointed, you don't have to broadcast it like it's a badge of honor. It will show through your everyday actions and the way you conduct yourself. The so-called Christians I know are the main ones who gossip, lie on others, steal, etc.
 

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I think they have something to prove...... or hide behind. Most good Christians are easily identified by the way they behave on a daily when no one is watching.
I love quiet Christians. Love them because the light of Jesus shines in and around them. I don't really give breath to words for boasters.
 

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What the...?!

Why did I get groaned? The handshake remark was obviously a light-hearted joke... thus the smiley face.
 

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Why is a good person automatically being associated with being a christian, and not just a good person?

Religious people don't have a monopoly on benevolence.
 

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It means a few things depending on the person. It means that this person is fake and they are trying to say they are christian but truly they are not because they are announcing it. Or they are someone who were never properly taught to let their Christianity be shown through their actions and not words.
 

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the Bible says the followers of Christ are "set apart," which means that they are different. when someone is a follower and possesses the Holy Spirit, there's an aura about them that's powerful and doesn't necessitate words, because you know that it's God(ly).

in addition, they will behave differently. they actually try to live like Christ would have them do so, and without all the judgment on people who don't or aren't there yet. now, this is not to say that they don't sin or struggle with something, because they do, but it's just to say you will be able to tell a difference.
 

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It depends on the person. I try my best not to form an opinion. Specially since those in my experience who are, don't tend to say they are, you kinda just know.
It's more a question of 'are you saved?'
 

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I'm sorry to keep repeating myself, but how do they behave differently? This vibe, this aura, how would you describe it?

This is all so vague. Maybe examples?




i can't describe it to you because it's really indescribable. you will know it when you come into contact with it.

for instance, haven't you seen people on America's Most Wanted who are speaking about some of the criminals, and they say something like "I felt that he was pure evil," or "there was just something about her that wasn't right, as if it was coming from a dark place." it's like that, except that in the case of Christians, it's Godly, and it puts you at ease.

i really hope that you meet a real Christian one day soon, and then, you'll get what i'm trying to say.
 

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Well they must have told me because I asked cuz most Christians don't just walk up and say hi I'm a Christian

I believe that they are people trying to have faith trying to live by HIS word
Far from perfect and like everyone else can teach me something new
I don't expect them to be perfect or never make mistakes or prove thier faith to me because that's between them and God
I expect them to treat me with the same respect I give them
 

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...you kinda just know...


It's one of those things that you just know it when you see it.

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i can't describe it to you because it's really indescribable. you will know it when you come into contact with it.... it puts you at ease.

i really hope that you meet a real Christian one day soon, and then, you'll get what i'm trying to say.

My family is Christian, I attended 17 years of Christian school, including college, and over my several decades of life, 75% of the Americans who surround me are Christian.

Yet you're sure I still haven't met a real one?

I've known countless people of many faiths and secular philosophies, many wonderful people who put me at ease, some not so wonderful, some evil. I work closely with people in a field that separates good people from bad pretty quickly. I've volunteered extensively. And I haven't found any significant patterns with behavior, personality, or glow/vibe/aura.

How do you describe these tell-tale signs to a child? Surely with them y'all use clearer language they can understand and give them examples?
 

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My family is Christian, I attended 17 years of Christian school, including college, and over my several decades of life, 75% of the Americans who surround me are Christian.

Yet you're sure I still haven't met a real one?

I've known countless people of many faiths and secular philosophies, many wonderful people who put me at ease, some not so wonderful, some evil, and I haven't found any significant patterns with behavior, personality, or glow/vibe/aura. I work closely with people in a field that separates good people from bad pretty quickly, and have volunteered extensively.

How do you describe these tell-tale signs to a child? Surely with them you use clearer language they can understand and give them concrete examples?




i don't care about your or your family's background. all of the churches and christian schools in the world you're affiliated with but yet, you don't understand what's being said to you. obviously you haven't met one because you're steadily asking ridiculous questions and going around in a circle. so you know what, figure it out yourself. this isn't Dr. Phil, and i'm not going to continue to waste my time.
 

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I'm being sincere and polite, and getting stonewalled, groaned, insults and rudeness in return.

If this is what y'all mean by "shining" you can have it.
 

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