Quote by E. Stanley Jones

Being born in a Christian home does not make you a Christian.

Being born in a Christian home does not make you a Christian

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This quote suggests that simply being brought up in a Christian family or community does not automatically guarantee that an individual identifies as a true Christian. It stresses the importance of personal faith and belief rather than just passive adherence to a particular religious tradition. The quote challenges the assumption that religious identity can be solely determined by external factors, emphasizing that one's religious affiliation ultimately depends on one's own personal convictions and commitment to the teachings and principles of Christianity.

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