Does believing the stories in the bible or following what Jesus taught make you a christian?
Following Jesus’ teachings is, by both biblical and English definition of the word “Christian”, what defines a Christian. Living by the word of Jesus is not enough – you actually have to *follow his teachings*. Thus, for example, when he says that we should pray to the Father, we should do so. You can’t get off not believing in God *if* you follow the teachings of Jesus, who most definitely taught that belief in God was essential. I see your list, but I wonder if you follow *everything* Jesus taught, or just those things that are comfortable for you? Jim, http://www.christianwebprogramming.
