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and actually

the early followers of Jesus (Yeshua -- given Jewish name) called what they were following "The Way" -- it was only outsiders that first gave them  the name of "Christians".
Wasn't realy after "Christ" the person either -- it was "Christ", the way of life.

posted by Xeno-x on December 28, 2005 at 11:58 AM | link to this | reply

Xeno...

Wow!  Things are looking up! LOL. Great information.

posted by RckyMtnActivist on December 27, 2005 at 10:14 AM | link to this | reply

Xeno -

I agree with Gome. All religions will ultimately fade because loving another as yourself is not a religion. It is a way of life.

posted by sannhet on December 23, 2005 at 6:48 AM | link to this | reply

Xeno-x - I've seen that study before and for the most part I trust the

figures, or at least the trends being presented, as they are mirrored in all other industrialized western nations. But consideration must be given to the date of the study and the fact that an impacting historic event in 911, has impacted the results dramatically. An interesting poll would be how much the Christian religions have seen an up-spike in growth since 911.  I have to agree utlimately with John Lennon however. Where belief in God will never fully wane, antiquated and ever reduncant facades representing that belief, will lose their appeal.     

posted by gomedome on December 22, 2005 at 12:52 PM | link to this | reply