The quality, state, or degree of being Christian; the extent to which something embodies Christian principles or character.
From 'Christian' + '-ness' (Old English suffix forming abstract nouns indicating quality or state). This noun emphasizes the essential nature of Christianity.
Theologians debate 'Christianness' constantly—is it about what you believe, how you act, what community you belong to, or all three? It's one of Christianity's core identity questions.
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