Do you prefer to be called a Christian or a Christ Follower?
By cookindeb
@cookindeb (10)
United States
March 27, 2007 11:33am CST
I prefer Christ Follower as the term Christian is loosely used. I follow Christ so therefore I call myself a Christian. The term Christian is used in reference to going to a "christian" church. Some people call themself a Christian even if they only darken a church door once a year. I believe there is a difference.
4 responses
@steelmoggy (410)
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27 Mar 07
How interesting; I've never heard the term Christ Follower here in the UK.
I call msyelf a Christian, as I attempt to follow the teachings of Christ in my day to day life and in my worship. I'm not what people would call a regular Church-goer. I go to my local Church probably once a month, not counting festivals, and probably pop in to the Cathedral in my city twice a month or so.
But I would still regard myself as a Christian.
@cookindeb (10)
• United States
27 Mar 07
I look at relaives who got baptized as infants, never go to churc, never pray, never give anyting to Jesus and they consider themselves Christians. This is why I am aChrist Follower as I follow Him closely.
Glad to hear from you!
Blessings...
@m311kk (5)
• United States
28 Mar 07
Cookie--This is why some start using the term Christ follower according to what I was told.---to many people that never go to Chruch--and maybe never or only a few times in childhood still consider themselves a Christian even if they aren't walking with Christ.
@katey26 (3)
• Philippines
21 Jan 08
yes i agree with u christian and christ follower have a big diference. id like to be calle too a christ follower for we follow what jesus christ wants us to do while we are living in this earth. as a chhildren of God we must follow his son the one who became flesh here on earth and dwelt among us to teach us a good news and to follow it and apply it on our lives. well amen for that discussion of u..
@m311kk (5)
• United States
28 Mar 07
I perfer Christian but I did some master's work--took a class on Islam. I understand in some Islamic countries a follower of Christ has a more positive response as Christian doesn't have a good feeling surrounding it. I guess they feel that Christians are fake and want things.
@wertzburg1 (200)
• United States
4 May 07
The term "christian" is very loosely used and actually back in the first century was used to criticize those who followed Christ. I prefer follower of Christ or follower of the New Testament. I do use "christian" but I usually expand with my beleifs right after.
You can call yourself a Christian all you want, but if you're not following God the way He expects you to, then it's not going to do any good.
