What are the Characteristics of a NT Christian?

[Catholic_Lady]

When I look at the long-time theists on AF, I see only very well-educated, intelligent, and overall thoughtful contributors who are remarkably patient despite all the insults they endure. I also think in the US there are regional differences that get confused with religious ones. For example the South truly gets a bad rap. Not for a second do I think people below the Mason-Dixon line are anything like their detractors say. They just do things a little differently.

Well-educated, intelligent, and overall thoughtful contributors like Little Rik, Drich, and MysticKnight; for instance.

Lil Rik is loony, yes. I don't think many people can deny that.

Drich is super conservative and takes a different approach to the bible than I do (obviously, me being Catholic). And I agree that he can be very insensitive and has terrible people skills. But I don't see him as the monster that many of you do. As different as he and I are, I do think he has has been thoughtful about his faith, and is educated.

MK is a sweet heart. I don't think he has a mean bone in his body. I must admit I can't understand most of his posts, but as Chad said, I think it's more of a cultural thing. He "writes with an accent", if you will. I don't see a reason to find him uneducated, stupid, or thoughtless.

But there are plenty of theists here that are intelligent, well educated, and thoughtful: Chad, Steve, Road Runner, Ignorant, Ryyan, KingPin (when he was active)...