[Vision2020] Xian, Xtian

[Ralph Nielsen]

 From Urban Dictionary.com

Xtian

An abbreviation for "Christian". Based upon the first letter (Chi,  
which looks like an X) of the Greek word for Christ (Christos). The X  
therefore being a traditional symbol for Christ. Xtian is often used  
rather than Xian to avoid confusion with the Chinese city.

This abbreviation is often mistaken as derogatory by some Christians  
unaware of the history of the people of their faith.

Example: Nero used the Xtians as a scapegoat and had them persecuted.


RN: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Xtian has been used  
since the middle of the 16th century. We also use Xmas for Christmas  
and Xian for Christ.

XP (Chi Rho), another abbreviation for Christ, has been known since  
before the time of Constantine, in the 4th century. It is a fairly  
common in church decoration in Catholic and Episcopalian churches. I  
would imagine it is in Greek Orthodox churches as well.

Donovan, I'm just trying to educate you a bit about the Bible and  
Christianity. I take the Bible seriously and when I use the abbrev.  
"Xian" I'm taking Christ and Christianity seriously. If you find this  
offensive, the problem is your ignorance, not my knowledge.