christian

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To question that for a christian is a blasphemy (hell on earth = mental anquish = sin = blasphemy against the holy spirit / jesus / god trio).

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  1. To baptize. Fulke.
  2. A gold coin first struck in 1775 by Christian VII. of Denmark as duke of Holstein, of the value of a pistole, or about $4.12. Also christian d'or.

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  • Before Dr. Carey's exposure could reach England this "tub" story became the stock argument of the anti-christian orators. —  The Life of William Carey, Shoemaker ; Missionary
  • To question that for a christian is a blasphemy (hell on earth = mental anquish = sin = blasphemy against the holy spirit / jesus / god trio). —  Bill's 'Faith Matters' Weblog
  • I was raised christian, and have a few things to point out here that seem obvious to me ... —  Wired Top Stories
  • All I can say is in that video ... seekerman: You are a very carnal christian, attempting to ... walksbyf8h: I felt an urge to go out and buy a five ... —  Pulpit Pimps
  • Yes, just being a good christian is a struggle and yes, following the bible's teachings is not easy but nothing good is always easy to live by. —  CathNews
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  1. from Christian, n.; substituted for earlier christen, cristen: see christen, r.
  2. After a Danish king, Christian, Kristian.
 

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/ˈkrɪstʃɪən/
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