What is the definition of a Christian?

[MADem]

20. Well, the bottom line is, if I say I'm a ballet dancer, I'm a ballet dancer.

I may not ever dance at the Bolshoi, and I may not be able to get up on my tippie-toes, but, just as there's no test, no certificate, no "diploma" that is issued to ALL ballet dancers, that I could show that "certifies" me as a ballet dancer, there is also no "test" for Christianity, save saying--not doing anything, just saying--that you follow the teachings of Christ.

We all know that sects of most religions like to fling shit at other sects, and say they aren't following the "true faith," and use arguments like "but you don't believe this" and "you can't say 'x' and also say you're a 'y'" but the bottom line is this--where you stand depends on where you sit. If you're sitting down and declaring yourself to be a Christian, that's what you are.

Keep in mind there's no "Christian Church" that keeps records of members and direct debits their pay for the mandated percentage of their earnings. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of churches that operate under the general umbrella of Christianity, and they cover a wide swathe.