Christian: What the web says and WHAT ARE YOU???

The Greek word Χριστιανός (christianos)—meaning "follower of Christ"—comes from Χριστός (christos)—meaning "anointed one"[4]—with an adjectival ending borrowed from Latin to denote adhering to, or even belonging to, as in slave ownership.[5] In the Greek Septuagint, christos was used to translate the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Mašíaḥ, messiah), meaning "[one who is] anointed."[6] In other European languages, equivalent words to 'Christian' are likewise derived from the Greek, such as 'Chrétien' in French and 'Cristiano' in Spanish.

I've been told that Christian is "follower of Christ" or "Christlike " which leads me to believe that we must emulate our lives as Jesus did to be following him or being like him. 


Are you like Christ?  Do you love unconditionally?  Do you judge others with fairness? Do you hold grudges?  Do you love people and forgive people even though "they don't deserve it?"


Think about that......


Baylor University study


The Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion conducted a survey covering various aspects of American religious life.[13] Analysis of the data is ongoing, but some preliminary results show that Americans may be expressing their faith somewhat differently according to their particular beliefs.


A third of Americans (33.6 percent), roughly 100 million people, are Evangelical Protestants by affiliation.


The majority (62.9 percent) of Americans not affiliated with a religious tradition believe in God or some higher power.


Baylor researchers found that the type of god people believe in can predict their political and moral attitudes more so than just looking at their religious tradition. They identified four major concepts of God among Christians, though none of the four dominated belief:


31 Percent believe in an Authoritarian God who is very judgmental and engaged.


25 Percent believe in a Benevolent God who is not judgmental but is engaged.


23 Percent believe in a Distant God who is completely removed.


16 Percent believe in a Critical God who is judgmental but not engaged.
 
Christianity Today study


Another study, conducted by Christianity Today with Leadership magazine, attempted to understand the range and differences among American Christians. A national attitudinal and behavioral survey found that their beliefs and practices clustered into five distinct segments. Spiritual growth for two large segments of Christians may be occurring in non-traditional ways. Instead of attending church on Sunday mornings, many opt for personal, individual ways to stretch themselves spiritually.[14]


19 percent of American Christians are described by the researchers as Active Christians. They believe salvation comes through Jesus Christ, attend church regularly, are Bible readers, invest in personal faith development through their church, believe they are obligated to share their faith with others, and accept leadership positions in their church.


20 percent are referred to as Professing Christians. They also are committed to "accepting Christ as Savior and Lord" as the key to being a Christian, but focus more on personal relationships with God and Jesus than on church, Bible reading or evangelizing.


16 percent fall into a category named Liturgical Christians. They are predominantly Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, or Orthodox. They are regular churchgoers, have a high level of spiritual activity and recognize the authority of the church.


24 percent are considered Private Christians. They own a Bible but don't tend to read it. Only about one-third attend church at all. They believe in God and in doing good things, but not necessarily within a church context. This was the largest and youngest segment. Almost none are church leaders.


21 percent in the research are called Cultural Christians. These do not view Jesus as essential to salvation. They exhibit little outward religious behavior or attitudes. They favor a universality theology that sees many ways to God. Yet, they clearly consider themselves to be Christians.
 
 
All I have to say to this is John 14:6 "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
 
Read your bible.  Live the Word.  Be an example and willing to be a leader.  You can't spread the Word of God with pursed lips.