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While we continue those practices the term christian will only be a burlesque expression, signifying no more than that it ironically denominates the rudest sect of barbarians that ever disgraced the hand of their Creator.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 Various
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I do think the term christian is wrong, dogmatic would be more accurate.
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Bible-thumping right-wing fundamentalists have also tarnished the popular image of religion to such an extent that someone who openly calls themselves a christian is automatically suspect, and considered likely to be a full-on bigot.
Archive 2006-07-01 kittenpie 2006
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Bible-thumping right-wing fundamentalists have also tarnished the popular image of religion to such an extent that someone who openly calls themselves a christian is automatically suspect, and considered likely to be a full-on bigot.
A Study in Contrasts: My Other Granny kittenpie 2006
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The reason i consider myself to be more jewish than christian is because the jews encourage the questioning of god and the Torah.
every faith has its share of literalists | My[confined]Space 2009
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As a born again christian I would assume that taking Jesus's advise to 'turn the other cheek' might be a more appropriate response.
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First of all, him being a christian is debatable, as well as having nothing to do with what needs to happen to help Haiti.
Think Progress » Obama asks George W. Bush to assist Haiti relief efforts. 2010
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Just another right wing born again christian nut job. rob
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When, exactly, did blatant lying become acceptable in christian bizarro world?
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The modern day christian is badly misunderstood too.
hernesheir commented on the word christian
"A great horror and darkness fell upon Christian.
John Bunyan (1628-1688), Pilgrim's Progress
September 20, 2009