Anne Rice... born again Christian?
11-03-05, 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DodgingCars
In popular culture, I'd guess you could say that "born again Christian" is a term coined by the media to mean, "Christian who takes their faith seriously." Or "Religious Christian."
11-03-05, 10:42 AM
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The term "born again" simply means that the person has accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior and become a Christian. (The reference is from the Book of John.) In popular parlance, it's typically used by those from the more fundamentalist or evangelical end of the spectrum, but it can rightfully be applied to any Christian.
The term does not imply that the person "returned" to Christianity. Rather, the "again" part refers to a spiritual rebirth: we are born once in flesh; we are born again in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
As has been stated before, the popular media commonly applies the term to those Christians who are more fervent or zealous in their beliefs, but that's a misuse.
The term does not imply that the person "returned" to Christianity. Rather, the "again" part refers to a spiritual rebirth: we are born once in flesh; we are born again in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
As has been stated before, the popular media commonly applies the term to those Christians who are more fervent or zealous in their beliefs, but that's a misuse.
11-03-05, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
Did her house get fucked up during Katrina? I always wondered about this.
11-03-05, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by djmont
The term does not imply that the person "returned" to Christianity.
