You are a Christian JD, at least I believe you are. This poem may explain why:

Christians - By Maya Angelou


 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."

 I'm whispering "I was lost,

 Now I'm found and forgiven."



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I don't speak of this with pride.

 I'm confessing that I stumble

 and need Christ to be my guide.



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I'm not trying to be strong.

 I'm professing that I'm weak

 And need His strength to carry on.



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I'm not bragging of success.

 I'm admitting I have failed

 And need God to clean my mess.



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I'm not claiming to be perfect,

 My flaws are far too visible

 But, God believes I am worth it.



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I still feel the sting of pain.

 I have my share of heartaches

 So I call upon His name.



 When I say... "I am a Christian"

 I'm not holier than thou,

 I'm just a simple sinner

 Who received God's good grace, somehow!



Share this with somebody who already has this understanding, as 
reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with those who do not
have a clear understanding of what it means to be a Christian, so that the
myth  that Christians think they are "perfect" or "better than others" can
be  dispelled.



 May your day be filled with many blessings!!!

I agree with your sentiment too!

Dylan is absolutely right!   One time we discussed in my small group at church that when you know love you know God. 

Thank you for bringing us back to what is truly important, JD.  It's not about who believes in what but it is about the fact that we all believe those teachings and that is one of our commonalities and when we lose sight of that we lose begin to fall apart.