I'm at the beginning phase of a new journey regarding this very issue of the word "Christian".After some of my experiences with "Christian" entities, I am inclined to run in the opposite direction when I hear somebody say such and such is "Christian". Have belonged to a couple churches, attended a "Christian" educational institution, and been employed by "Christian" entitites, and I can factually report back that it has been the most negative, hostile, lack of caring type experiences I've ever been through. Hypocrisy,apathy, and pro formism have been the main themes, and basically, well, no thanks. At this point in time, I am not willing to take a risk at looking for another church or denomination to join. I worry about being part of another bunch of political baloney.
I'm not looking for "Christian". I'm looking to try to embody myself with principles that model after how the real Jesus would treat people.