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Perhaps it is because all it takes to "be a Christian" is to say "I believe in Jesus", or at least that is how it has been predominately defined by the religiou
by wu-ikkyu 9y ago
Perhaps it is because all it takes to "be a Christian" is to say "I believe in Jesus", or at least that is how it has been predominately defined by the religious authorities over the past 2,000 years. From then on it is supposed you will go to Heaven no matter what sins you commit
- ceejayoz 9y agoTo my knowledge, the "just say the magic words" approach is a much more recent, Protestant/evangelical phenomenon.
- gspetr 9y agoThis is also a somewhat popular view in Islam that if you say the words you will eventually go to Heaven, even if you have to get roasted in Hell for a while first.
- phaemon 9y agoNo it wasn't. The principle of Sola fide is a Protestant one. I suggest googling for that phrase if you're interested in learning more.