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| − | A '''Christian in Name Only''' (abbreviated '''XINO'''), also called a '''nominal Christian''',<ref>[http://www.comprehensivechristian.com/The-Nominal-Christian-comprehensivechristian.com.asp The Nominal Christian]</ref> is someone who professes to be a [[Christian]] in public, but holds beliefs so contrary to [[Christianity]] that they are "deal breakers." Such beliefs include being in favor of [[abortion]]s or [[special rights]] for [[homosexual]]s. A XINO might also sincerely believe in the tenets of Christianity, but commit an act so heinous that it negates their Christianity. An example of this type of XINO is [[Anders Breivik]]. | + | A '''Christian in Name Only'''<ref>[http://www.ucg.org/doctrinal-beliefs/christians-name-only/ Christians in Name Only?]</ref> (abbreviated '''XINO'''), also called a '''nominal Christian''',<ref>[http://www.comprehensivechristian.com/The-Nominal-Christian-comprehensivechristian.com.asp The Nominal Christian]</ref> is someone who professes to be a [[Christian]] in public, but holds beliefs so contrary to [[Christianity]] that they are "deal breakers." Such beliefs include being in favor of [[abortion]]s or [[special rights]] for [[homosexual]]s. A XINO might also sincerely believe in the tenets of Christianity, but commit an act so heinous that it negates their Christianity. An example of this type of XINO is [[Anders Breivik]]. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Cafeteria Christianity]] | *[[Cafeteria Christianity]] | ||
Revision as of 16:30, September 12, 2011
A Christian in Name Only[1] (abbreviated XINO), also called a nominal Christian,[2] is someone who professes to be a Christian in public, but holds beliefs so contrary to Christianity that they are "deal breakers." Such beliefs include being in favor of abortions or special rights for homosexuals. A XINO might also sincerely believe in the tenets of Christianity, but commit an act so heinous that it negates their Christianity. An example of this type of XINO is Anders Breivik.