>>Here's my take on it...
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>>A Christian is one who admits that he or she is a sinner and that they desire to change their sinful lifestyle and the eternal punishment that it brings (Romans 3:10 and 23). They would trust in what Christ did for sinners on the cross as a way to satisfy God's demand that their sinful actions be punished (Romans 5:8). They would receive Him as the only way to eternal life (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; 6:40). And...they would live their lives under His Lordship - that is they would attempt in all they do to live a life that is in accordance with the pricinples found in the Bible.
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>That is indeed your take on it. Do you accept that others will have a different definition and treat them as equal ?? Will you love them just like you love the people sharing your definition ??
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>Walter,

Absolutely! I'm well aware that many will disagree.

I do not treat them as an equal. In general, I would try to treat them better than what I would want. So, as to our equality, I attempt to treat them as more important than myself. Of course, I'm not perfect and will fail in that at times - but - my intent is to show preference to others - even people who reject what I believe.

While I do love them, I do not love them in the same way I would love a fellow Christian. There is a bond that Christians have that would be stronger than I would have with a non-Christian. I do respect them and will not belittle them for rejecting what I believe.