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| + | Christians are followers of Christ. The term '''Christian''' means "belonging to Christ," and is derived from the Greek noun Χριστός Khristós which means "anointed one," which is itself a translation of the Hebrew word Moshiach (Hebrew: משיח , also written "Messiah"). '''Christian''' is primarily an [[adjective]], describing an object associated with [[Christianity]], but is also frequently used as [[noun]] in the same sense (ie, a person associated with Christianity). According to the [[New Testament]], those who followed [[Jesus]] as his [[disciples]] were first called Christians by those who did not share their faith, in the city of [[Antioch]]. | ||
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| + | == Christian people == | ||
| + | Some famous Christian teachers include [[Paul of Tarsus]], [[Clement of Rome]], [[Ignatius of Antioch]], [[Augustine of Hippo]], [[Athanasius of Alexandria]], [[Saint Patrick]], [[Thomas Aquinas]], [[Martin Luther]], [[John Calvin]], [[John Knox]], [[Jonathan Edwards]], [[Charles Spurgeon]], and [[Joseph Smith]]. | ||
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| + | Many famous people are Christians, including [[George W. Bush]], [[Tony Blair]], [[John Kerry]], [[Bill Clinton]], [[Margaret Thatcher]], and [[Nelson Mandela]]. Many American sports figures are Christians, especially in [[American football]]. Most American politicians are Christians, too. | ||
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| + | The most famous Protestent Christian at this time is [[Billy Graham]], founder of Billy Graham International Ministries. The most famous Catholic Christian at this time is [[John Paul II]], the current leader of the Catholic Church. | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[List of Christians]] | ||
| + | * [[Jew]] | ||
| + | * [[Muslim]] | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | *[http://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-a-Christian.html What is a Christian?] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, 21 January 2005
Christians are followers of Christ. The term Christian means "belonging to Christ," and is derived from the Greek noun Χριστός Khristós which means "anointed one," which is itself a translation of the Hebrew word Moshiach (Hebrew: משיח , also written "Messiah"). Christian is primarily an adjective, describing an object associated with Christianity, but is also frequently used as noun in the same sense (ie, a person associated with Christianity). According to the New Testament, those who followed Jesus as his disciples were first called Christians by those who did not share their faith, in the city of Antioch.
Christian people
Some famous Christian teachers include Paul of Tarsus, Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Augustine of Hippo, Athanasius of Alexandria, Saint Patrick, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Jonathan Edwards, Charles Spurgeon, and Joseph Smith.
Many famous people are Christians, including George W. Bush, Tony Blair, John Kerry, Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, and Nelson Mandela. Many American sports figures are Christians, especially in American football. Most American politicians are Christians, too.
The most famous Protestent Christian at this time is Billy Graham, founder of Billy Graham International Ministries. The most famous Catholic Christian at this time is John Paul II, the current leader of the Catholic Church.
