What is the definition of a Christian?

[MADem]

1. I thought "Christians" were people who followed Jesus, AKA the Prophet Isa.

I didn't think all that other stuff was necessarily mandated to use the term. If you are a person who agrees with the things that have been written down that Jesus/Isa is said to have uttered, you are a follower of Jesus, even if you don't have other beliefs.

So, I guess I am agreeing with cbayer that the definition could be broadened.

It's a lot like the arguments about "Who is a Jew?" or "Who is a Muslim?" or "Who is an Atheist?" The modern Jews are called phonies by the traditional ones; same deal with the bacon eating, I'll have a beer Muslims getting noise from conservative imams...you're always going to find people who take issue with people's definitions of what they say they are.

Where you stand -- and where you say you stand -- depends on where you sit! If you say you are a follower of Jesus, then you are that, even if you don't buy off on all the stuff written down in particular books.

Now, all that said, I want you to be clear and understand that you are posting in the INTERFAITH group. This is a protected group, it is all about maintaining a positive atmosphere, so you might want to modulate your tone in calling out another DUer. I think cbayer did answer your question, you just didn't like the answer.

It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable. Go ahead and have a look at our SOP here, and then make the call as to whether or not you want to press on with your questions and discussion.

You might want to modify your OP just a bit if that's the case.