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| − | 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 '''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> or more often, a [[Liberal Christianity|Liberal Christian]] 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 and belief that jesus is not the only way to Heaven. |
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Revision as of 23:26, September 12, 2011
A Christian in Name Only[1] (abbreviated XINO), also called a nominal Christian,[2] or more often, a Liberal Christian 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 and belief that jesus is not the only way to Heaven.
List of XINOs
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See Also
References
- ↑ Christians in Name Only?
- ↑ The Nominal Christian
- ↑ Barack Obama may be a special case. There is much evidence that he may be a Muslim who is practicing taqiyya, an Islamic custom which allows a Muslim to conceal his true religion if the adherent feels it would be beneficial to do so.