19 Types of Christians
19 TYPES OF CHRISTIANS
Most people take religion on in different capacities. While some are deeply devout on a daily basis, others may only pray in times of great desperation. Some seek to eliminate humanity's wrongs while others seek to prove humanity wrong. Take a look at nineteen typical types of Christians to see if you fit or break the mold - or know someone who does.
Jesus is My BFF
Teenagers who think Christianity is trendy
Can be spotted wearing "WWJD" bracelets, "Jesus Is My Homeboy" t-shirts, etc.
May profess their faith, but nor practice it or know much about it.
FAVORITES: Justin Bieber, Twilight, Christian rock/rap
True Heroes
Focused on the benefits of religion, food will and humanitarianism rather than debate, disapproval and antagonism
Seek equality, happiness and prosperity for all
This belief may sometimes take precedence over strict, literal biblical adherence
Often martyrs - willing to die for what they believe in
INSPIRATIONS: Martin Luther King, Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Right-Wing Zealots
Some overlap with Haters and Reactives
May participate in The Tea Party
Actively opposed to liberalism, atheism, and all that comes with it
NOTABLES: Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Pat Robertson, Glenn Beck
Punk Rockers for Christ
Aim to dispel the myth that Christians must be plain, simple, quiet
Express themselves through appearance and music
May attend skate church - a free form, youth-focused, progressive church
Often have tattoos
NOTABLES: Steve Baldwin, MxPx, Good Charlotte, Tooth and Nail Records
Intellectuals
May read RELEVANT (a fittingly intellectual Christian publication)
Take their studies seriously, often are well-traveled - may have engaged in studies abroad, especially in Europe
Open to theological/world view debate, can be more open-minded, tolerant of other religions
Holier Than Thous
Believe they are spiritually superior to their peers May then believe their views are more important/correct
Judge others based on their own moral compass
Quick to point fingers, but run the risk of hypocrisy
Publicly declare moral accomplishments that are rare (e.g. virginity through marriage)
Draw attention to their faith through public displays of faith (see "Tebowing")
His praying on the firled inspired the term "Tebowing" - to pray on one knee when no one else is
NOTABLES: NFL player Tim Tebow
Serving the Poor
Work to correct humanity's wrongdoings
Often sacrifice own comforts for the benefit of others
Believe in public service/going God's will
May work in shelters, soup kitchens, missionary services, Peace Corps, or similar organizations
INSPIRATIONS: Jesus, Mother Theresa, Shane Claiborne
Nostalgics
Reminisce about the "good old days" (the '50s)
May still wear antiquated hairstyles/clothing from said era
Don't understand the modern, crass incarnations of Christians
FAVORITES: Leave it to Beaver, piping hot dinner at 6:00 sharp, pies cooling on the windowsill
Artsy Hipsters
Poets, painters, musicians, writers, designers
Channel God/spirituality through their creative endeavors
Taster in art often changes over time
Choice of books may be dictated by cover art/typography Overt religious implications are usually avoided in favor of unique and subversive expressions of faith
May dress in layers, with lots of draping, scarves, long tops, leggings...and the more vintage the better
Salt of the Earth
May indeed disassociate from all cultures of excess; may be Amish, Mennonite
Primary interest is personal fulfillment/holiness
No focus on admonishing others
Try to lead simple lives
Have less need for material wealth
Ignoramuses
Blind, unquestioning faith, which may be professed more than practiced
Favor faith over logic in all cases
Keep a crucifix on the wall - it may be the only decoration in the house
Probably have not read the bible
Hucksters
Those who try to market Christianity as a good/service
Healers, psychics, etc.
NOTABLES: Benny Hinn, Sylvia Brown, Steve Martin as Jonas Nightingale in Leap of Faith
Moralizers
Nearly the opposite of Salt of the Earth Insist that others must hear and share their views
Just as Holier Than Thous believe they are spiritually superior, Moralizers believe they're socially/morally superior
May associate with Holier Than Thous, Reactives and Right-Wing Zealots
Haters
Twitter trending hashtag #GodIsNotGreat was started in memoriam to Christopher Hitchens, an author who frequently criticized religious beliefs and died at the end of 2011 ("God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" was a best-selling books of his; hence the hashtag)
The Hater response included tweets suck as: "I will shoot you in the face" and "Whoever started #GodIsNotGreat needs the sh** beat out of them! >:HOW CARE YOU!"
Westboro Baptist Church: godhatesfags.com
Reactives
Focused on eliminating what they perceive to be false teachings/schools of thought
May support removal of evolution from public school curriculum (as fact, as least)
May in turn support Texas' mission to replace evolutionary theory with creationism in textbooks
May be confused with "Haters"
Arguments in favor of their own opinions may take a backseat to the quest to prove conflicting viewpoints wrong
Bandwagoners
Christian because, hey, everyone else around them is
Attend church only on significant holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Memorize a few biblical verses to recite them at strategic times
May wear crosses for fashion rather than faith
Considerable room for overlap with the other types
Doubting Thomases
From the disciple Thomas (Didymus), who did not believe Jesus had risen from the dead...he insisted he must see Jesus and his wounds before he would believe
Modern version: the former Christian who has become agnostic, but remains open-minded toward Christianity
Question their faith
Want to believe, but sometimes find themselves unable
May find that science or other Doubting Thomases are holding them back from full faith
Superstitious
Old Catholic ladies never seen without rosaries and saints around their neck
May strongly adhere to myths related to mother's backs and black cats
May do well to remember the First Commandment, and that carrying superstitions indicated a lack of trust in God
Sentimentalists
Avid fans of precious/delicate art with Christian undertones
Love scenery, happy families, children, etc.
Mantles, living room and hallways may be decorated extensively with such art
FAVORITES: Thomas Kinkade, Precious Moments 19 TYPES OF CHRISTIANS Most people take religion on in different capacities. While some are deeply devout on a daily basis, others may only pray in times of great desperation. Some seek to eliminate humanity's wrongs while others seek to prove humanity wrong. Take a look at nineteen typical types of Christians to see if you fit or break the mold-or know someone who does. Jesus is My BFF Teenagers who think Christianity is trendy Can be spotted wearing "WWJD" bracelets, "Jesus Is My Homeboy" t-shirts, etc. FAVORITES: Justin Bieber, Twilight, Christian rock/rap May profess their faith, but not practice it or know much about it True Heroes Focused on benefits of religion, good will and humanitarianism rather than debate, disapproval and antagonism INSPIRATIONS: Martin Luther King, Jr., Dietrich Bonhoeffer Seek equality, happiness and prosperity for all This belief may sometimes take precedence over strict, literal biblical adherence Often martyrs-willing to die for what they believe in Right- Wling Zealots Some overlap with Haters and Reactives May participate in The Tea Party NOTABLES: Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Pat Robertson, Glenn Beck Actively opposed to liberalism, atheism, and all that comes with it Punk Rockers for Christ Aim to dispel the myth that Christians must be plain, simple, quiet NOTABLES: Express themselves through Steven Baldwin, appearance and music MxPx, Good Charlotte, Tooth and Nail Records May attend skate church-a freeform, youth-focused, progressive church Often have tattoos Intellectuals May read RELEVANT (a fittingly intellectual Christian publication) Take their studies seriously, often are well-traveled-may have engaged in studies abroad, especially in Europe FAVORITES: CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien, Alvin Plantinga Open to theological/world view debate, can be more open-minded, tolerant of other religions Holier Than Thous Believe they are spiritually superior to their peers May then believe their views are more important/correct NOTABLES: NFL player Tim Tebow Judge others based on their own moral compass Quick to point fingers, but run the risk of hypocrisy Publicly declare moral accomplishments that are rare (e.g. virginity through marriage) His praying on the field inspired the verb "Tebowing"- to pray on one knee when no one else is Draw attention to their faith through public displays of faith (see "Tebowing") Serving the Poor Work to correct humanity's wrongdoings Often sacrifice own comforts for the benefit of others INSPIRATIONS: Jesus, Mother Theresa, Believe in public service/doing God's will Shane Claiborne May work in shelters, soup kitchens, missionary services, Peace Corps, or similar organizations Nostalgics Reminisce about the "good old days" (the '50s) FAVORITES: Leave it to Beaver, piping hot dinner at 6:00 sharp, pies cooling on the windowsill May still wear antiquated hairstyles/clothing from said era Don't understand the modern, crass incarnations of Christians Antay Hipsters Poets, painters, musicians, writers, designers Channel God/spirituality through creative endeavors Taste in art often changes over time Choice of books may be dictated by cover art/typography Overt religious implications are usually avoided in favor of unique and subversive expressions of faith May dress in layers, with lots of draping, scarves, long tops, leggings... and the more vintage, the better Salt of the Earth May indeed disassociate from all cultures of excess; may be Amish, Mennonite Primary interest is personal fulfillment/holiness No focus on admonishing others Try to lead simple lives Have less need for material wealth Ignoramuses Blind, unquestioning faith, which may be professed more than practiced Favor faith over logic in all cases Keep a crucifix on the wall-it may be the only decoration in the house Probably have not read the Bible Hucksters Those who try to market Christianity as a good/service NOTABLES: Benny Hinn, Sylvia Browne, Steve Martin as Healers, psychics, etc. Jonas Nightingale in Leap of Faith Moralizens Nearly opposite of Salt of the Earth Insist that others must hear and share their views Just as Holier Than Thous believe they are spiritually superior, Moralizers believe they're socially/morally superior May associate with Holier Than Thous, Reactives and Right-Wing Zealots Haters Twitter trending hashtag #GodIsNotGreat was started in memoriam to Christopher Hitchens, an author who frequently criticized religious beliefs and died at the end of 2011 (“God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" was a best-selling book of his; hence the hashtag) The Hater response included tweets such as: "I will shoot you in the face" and "Whoever started #GodIsNotGreat needs the sh** beat out of them! >:I HOW DARE YOU!" Westboro Baptist Church: godhatesfags.com Reactives Focused on eliminating what they perceive to be false teachings/schools of thought May support removal of evolution from public school curriculum (as fact, at least) May in turn support Texas' mission to replace evolutionary theory with creationism in textbooks Arguments in favor of their own opinions may take a backseat to the quest to prove conflicting viewpoints wrong May be confused with "Haters" Bandmagoners Christian because, hey, everyone else around them is Attend church only on significant holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Memorize a few biblical verses to recite them at strategic times May wear crosses for fashion rather than faith Considerable room for overlap with the other types Doubting Thomases From the disciple Thomas (Didymus), who did not believe Jesus had risen from the dead... he insisted he must see Jesus and his wounds before he would believe Modern version: the former Christian who has become agnostic, but remains open- minded toward Christianity Question their faith Want to believe, but sometimes find themselves unable May find that science or other Doubting Thomases are holding them back from full faith Superstitious Old Catholic ladies never seen without rosaries and saints around their necks May strongly adhere to myths related to mother's backs and black cats May do well to remember the First Commandment, and that carrying superstitions indicates a lack of trust in God Sentimentalists Avid fans of precious/delicate art with Christian undertones Love scenery, happy families, children, etc. FAVORITES: Thomas Kinkade, Mantles, living room and hallways may be decorated extensively with such art Precious Moments Sources: http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2010/06/thomas_kinkade.html http://www.thomaskinkade.com/magi/servlet/ com.asucon.ebiz.biography.web.tk.BiographyServlet http://www.probe.org/site/c.fdKEIMNSEOG/b.4223277/k.63A7/How_Can a Christian_Be Superstitious.htm http://www.dbonhoeffer.org/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-wallis/martin-luther-king-jr-was_b_695964.html http://hipsterchristianity.com/anatomy.php http://hipsterchristianity.com/anatomy.php?sceneNum-4 http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/deeper-walk/features/25586-is-christianity-anti- intellectual http://georgepwood.com/2010/04/16/holier-than-thou-and-uppity-christians-1-corinthians-46-7/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-krattenmaker/when-tim-tebow-loses_b_1210578.html http://tebowing.com/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/16/arts/christopher-hitchens-is-dead-at-62-obituary.html? pagewanted-all http://www.atheistunderworld.com/2011/12/19/theists-threaten-kill-atheists-again/ http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2011/09/Westboro-Baptist-Church.jpg http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/doubting-thomas-faq.htm
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