How to Protect Your Christian Identity

Protecting your Christian identity is easier than it may seem.

Maintaining your Christian identity in modern society can be difficult. However, by staying true to your values there is no reason why modern society and religion need to clash. Protecting Christian identity in the contemporary world can involve reconciling faith with modern developments. It is as much internal as external, and involves being secure in your own faith.

Instructions

1. Think deeply about your own beliefs. Often, a slipping Christian identity begins from within. Read the Bible as necessary. Christianity is a deeply personal religion. If you remain consistent in your faith, then the core of your Christian identity should always be protected. Use prayer to reinforce your faith commitment.

2. Attend church regularly. Whatever your denomination, attending Mass or services will allow you to meet like-minded people who share your Christian identity. Talk with them about protecting a Christian identity in the modern world. Speaking with others will help you identify your worries and potentially solve them.

3. Talk to a member of the clergy. Christian clergy make time to talk with their parishioners, and they will be able to give you guidance. They are trained in doctrine, so if you have a question about a conflict between faith and modernity, they will be able to help you find a solution.

4. Remove yourself from situations in which you feel your Christian faith is compromised. In many areas of life, the desire to fit in is strong. However, you can draw on your strength of faith to avoid these situations. People will learn to respect you for your faith, and you will not be expected to compromise your beliefs simply to fit in.

5. Browse Christian websites and social media sites to contact other Christians who may feel as if their Christian identity is under threat. You can gain much help from discussing problems with others. Sites such as "GodTube," "Xianz" and "MyChurch" all among those places where Christians can interact online.

References

• The Modern Christian: Christian Help in the Modern World
• Christian Beliefs: Christian Faith in the Modern World

Resources

• GodTube
• Xianz
• MyChurch