How did this thread become so un-Godly?

The initial question asked was "... With so many people calling themselves Christians, I would like to hear from individuals what they believe a true Christian to be...."

How did this thread (with very few exceptions) become a blathering of
"My religion is the only way ..."
"I am right ... you are wrong ..."
"You are an idiot ... No I'm not, you are"

Javier is correct in that so many people call themselves "Christian". I found the following when I checked Wikipedia:

"A wide range of beliefs and practices among those in the US who call themselves "Christian" was identified by a 2007 survey commissioned by Christianity Today. The study found that self-described Christians clustered into five distinctive and nearly equal-sized groups that were named and described by the researchers:

Active Christians: Believe salvation comes through Jesus Christ, are committed churchgoers and Bible readers, accept church leadership positions and invest in personal faith development through the church. They also feel obligated to share faith, and about four out of five do so.

Professing Christians: Also are committed to "accepting Christ as Savior and Lord" as the key to being a Christian (almost 9 in 10), but focus on one's personal relationships with God and Jesus more than on church and Bible reading and sharing faith.

Liturgical Christians: Predominantly Catholics and Lutherans who regularly attend church, recognize the authority of the church, and maintain a high level of spiritual activity, mostly expressed by serving in church and/or community.

Private Christians: The largest and youngest segment. They believe in God and in doing good things but not within church context. Only about 1 in 3 attend church at all.

Cultural Christians: Do not view Jesus as essential to salvation. They are the least likely to align their beliefs or practices with biblical teachings, or attend church. They favor a universality theology that sees many ways to God."

My 2 cents ...
I am not sure where (or even if) I fit in the above five groups. I know I have a very deep and personal relationship with my Lord and God. Are you right? Am I wrong? I do not know. I do know that my belief is unshakable. Nothing said here will change my belief, or (probably) the beliefs of others.

Well Javier you got the only answer I can or will give.

Pax vobiscum