There have been millions of Christians over time and most of them are not in the Bible.
Some people do not believe the Bible, but Christians believe it is right.
Among other ways....The Bible may be used as a devotional guide for meditation and prayer, especially in times of great joy or sorrow.The Bible is also the source for Christian doctrine, that is, truths about God.When you need to learn how to live your life, many Christians turn to the Bible for guidance.Christian worship should be guided by what is found in the Bible.
Yes, Gandhi has read the Bible. In 1888 he came to Britain to study law. Here he read some of the Bible for the first time and was particularly impressed by the Sermon on the Mount with its advice to "resist not evil". "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." - Mahatma Gandhi "If Christians would really live according to the teachings of Christ, as found in the Bible, all of India would be Christian today." - Mahatma Gandhi
Some Christians fast during lent to put their focus on God. They want to "give something up" for God. During the time they would be doing the activity their fasting from, they would pray or read their Bible to grow closer to God.
The good samaritan is a story from the Holy Bible. The Holy Bible is from God for people who are already Christians or who will be Christians some day.
The 'author' of all Scripture is God - as Judeo-Christians believe it is His inspired Word. As such, He gives it freely to all. No copyright rules need apply regardless of the version used.
Christians generally view the Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament, as sacred scripture that is inspired by God and serves as a foundation for their faith. They believe that the Hebrew Bible is important for understanding the history and teachings that lead to the coming of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
Some non-Christians are called 'atheists'. Some are called 'Buddhists; others are called 'Hindus'. Others are called 'pagans'. To my knowledge, the original Bible text does NOT call anyone 'pagan'. There are Jews and Gentiles; but both of them can become Christians.
OpinionThere is no Bible verse that can make a difference to someone considering suicide. Too many Christians, including quite pious Christians, have committed suicide for the Bible to be a source of help. What your friend needs is understanding and support, evidence that there are those around who would miss him or her, and a reminder that life is worth living. In some cases, it is important to seek help from a health professional.
Christians are Christians they need something to compare against in order to have similarities
Christians In The Bible, it says that people should only eat animals that have a cleft hoof and chew their cud. This means that the only meat Christians could eat is beef. During lent and some religious holidays (like Good Friday) some christians fast.