What's the term for someone that likes Jesus of Nazareth, but doesn't identify with church, religious dogma, or whatever? - eviltoast

They think, “Jesus was cool. I like him, and I’m gonna try to be like him.” Kind of like their guiding light is what would Jesus do? But there isn’t a focus on identification, recruiting others, judging others based on their religion, fear of God, fear of punishment for sinning, respect for clergy as an authority, rituals, worship, etc. Basically, just the example of Jesus’ life.

inb4: Christian lol!! got em!

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
    41·
    28 days ago

    Nah, I was brought to church as a kid but I haven’t really read the Bible closely. Honestly, I’m just going off a general read of “dude who helps people in need and isn’t an ass”.

    • dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      61·
      28 days ago

      I recommend you read the book of John!

      I wrote a longer response to Kolanaki if you want to read that as well, sorta summarizes what I think are some of the relevant bits as to why Christ isn’t such a great role model.