being a Christian

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43. "Scotsman" is defined by DNA

(and gender.)

"Christian" is defined by belief, which, becuase we can't read each others' monds, is defined by choices. Unlike DNA, those are visible to others. So anyone who is familiar with the teachings of Christ canmake an educated guess.

Of course, the final determination is from Christ himself:
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness."