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Ocelot II

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5. Christ is not his name, it's a description- it's from New Testament Greek, means "the anointed."

Reply to Danmel (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 12:34 PM

Aug 15

Basically, the Messiah.

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A serious question from a Jewish woman about Christianity [View all] Danmel Aug 15 OP

"Christ" is not a name, it is a title; as in Jesus, the Christ (i.e. Jesus, the Anointed One). LoisB Aug 15 #1

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Fair enough PJMcK Aug 15 #9

I am not and expert by any means. 33taw Aug 15 #3

I hadn't noticed, but I'll take a stab at it & guess it might have to do with Hispanic culture using the name Jesus, CrispyQ Aug 15 #4

Christ is not his name, it's a description- it's from New Testament Greek, means "the anointed." Ocelot II Aug 15 #5

Of which there were several at that time. "Christ" as the anointed one was I was taught, too. slightlv Aug 18 #11

There's no such thing as a true right wing Christian, because if they are right wing they either don't understand LT Barclay Aug 15 #6

IMNSHO, right wing Xtianism is an entirely modern religion. slightlv Aug 18 #12

Probably more than you wanted to know... surfered Aug 15 #8

Thanks Danmel Aug 15 #10

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