Root words and the OED

Language is human, so all words are made up Rainman.

We are talking about Bible. I am still waiting for verse.

Language is human, so all words are made up Rainman.

We are talking about Bible. I am still waiting for verse.

Oh, a verse, why didn't you say so Rainman.

"There was an old man from Nantucket."

There you go, a verse.

The word 

Christianity comes from the term "Christian," meaning "follower of Christ," which originated in Antioch around the mid-1st century CE and was used by non-Jewish inhabitants to describe Jesus's disciples. The root is the Greek word Christos(Χριστός), meaning "anointed one," a translation of the Hebrew Mashiach (Messiah). The specific term "Christianity" (Greek: Χριστιανισμός) was first recorded by Ignatius of Antioch around 100 AD, referring to the way of life or faith itself. 

Origin of the Term "Christian"

1. Root: The name derives from Christos, the Greek for "anointed one," referring to Jesus.
2. First Use: The label "Christian" (meaning "of the Christ" or "follower of Christ") was first applied to disciples in Antioch, a major Roman city, around 43 AD.
3. By Outsiders: It was likely coined by locals, possibly even with a derogatory or dismissive tone, similar to how other groups were named after their leaders (e.g., "Pompeians"). 

Origin of the Term "Christianity"

1. Abstract Concept: The term "Christianity" (Christianismos) emerged later to describe the entire movement, faith, or system of belief, not just the people.
2. Ignatius of Antioch: The earliest known use of this word was by Ignatius of Antioch around 100 AD, showing the faith was already recognized as a distinct entity by the end of the 1st century. 

In essence, "Christian" was a label for the followers, and "Christianity" described the religion they followed, both stemming from the central figure, Christ. 

Sorry, I thought you were serious. My bad.

Sorry, I thought you were serious. My bad.

Nobody has ever thought you were serious.

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You are agreeing with the criticism of you.