Definition of christiaan
1. Christian [ a ] (religion) relating to or characteristic of Christianity
Examples:
"Christian rites"
(Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)
His point is not that mythology may_not be used , but that it may no_longer be regarded_as the only or even the most appropriate conceptuality for expressing the Christian kerygma .
When we say that a mythological mode of thought must be completely abandoned , we mean it must be abandoned as the sole or proper means for presenting the Christian understanding of existence .
The statement is often made that when Bultmann argues in this way , he `` overestimates the intellectual stumbling-block which myth is supposed to put in the way of accepting the Christian faith '' .
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
Now again in 1961 , in England , there is perhaps nothing in the religious sphere so popularly discussed as Christian unity .
Many people seem hopeful , yet it is difficult to predict whether or not there will be any more real attainment of Christian unity in 1961 than there was in 1861 .
Synonyms Christian Related Terms religion Christianity2. Christian [ n ] a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and is a member of a Christian denomination
Used in print:(Schubert Ogden, Christ Without Myth....)
If to be a Christian means to say yes where I otherwise say no , or where I do not have the right to say anything at_all , then my only choice is to refuse to be a Christian .
If to be a Christian means to say yes where I otherwise say no , or where I do not have the right to say anything at_all , then my only choice is to refuse to be a Christian .
(Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)
One of the ironies of the present crusade for Christian unity is that there are not , relatively speaking , many real Christians to unite .
(J. H. Hexter, "Thomas More: On the Margins...)
We find it in that `` common way_of_life pleasing to Christ and still in_use among the truest societies of Christians '' , that_is , the better monasteries which made it easier to convert the Utopians to Christianity .
(Glayds H. Barr, The Master of Geneva....)
There were several on the Council who tried to live like Christians .
Synonyms Christian Related Terms religionist Catholic Protestant arianist Quaker Gentile Tractarian shaker melchite Copt timothy Apostle Old_Catholic communicant born-again_Christian melchite apostle nazarene Adventist titus church3. christian [ a ] following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
Used in print:(Newton Stallknecht, "Ideas and Literature," in Newton S...)
Again , Henley 's attitude of defiance which colors his ideal of self mastery is far from characteristic of a Stoic thinker like Marcus_Aurelius , whose gentle acquiescence is almost Christian , comparable_to the patience expressed in Milton 's sonnet on his own blindness .
Synonyms christian Related Terms unchristian christlike christianly4. Christian [ n ] Man's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 236
Synonyms Christian5. Christian [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 564
Synonyms Christian6. Christian [ n ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 903
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