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Men and Women of Faith

I notice that many people these days are describing themselves as men or women of faith. I realise this is meant to produce calm amongst many religions. I am prepared to accept all people of all religions as my fellow human beings, which indeed they are, but I cannot describe myself as a woman of faith. I am a believer in Jesus Christ and I am not prepared to water that down to please anyone. Jesus died for me and for any human throughout the world who will believe in him also. He died for me and I depend on him for my salvation and for as long as he helps me to do so I will declare my faith in his name. This does not mean that I think I am a nicer person than other people, in fact a Christian needs to admit being not nice, as a condition of becoming a Christian. In all religious groups there are wonderful people and awful people. Undoubtedly many people who call themselves Christians are awful people. A true Christian does not wage war on non-christians. I would never have been a supporter of the Crusades. But mushing all religions together as if they are compatible is not the answer.
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