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Major Nikon

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13. Anytime someone describes a "true" or "actual" Christian, you can be assured nonsense follows

Reply to trotsky (Reply #8)

Tue Jan 28, 2020, 11:45 AM

Jan 2020

There simply is no such thing. There is simply the literal definition, which generally describes one who follows the teachings of the alleged Christ which is wholly subjective.

If someone identifies as a Christian, then they are a Christian. Those who try to make it more complicated fail right out of the gate.

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