Christians

At some time during their lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian. Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the person, their religious beliefs, or their actions. This is a recurring segment in this blog.

Rachel Saint: (b. 194, Pennsylvania, USA, aka: Nimu) Bible translator in Ecuador. She translated the New Testament into Waorani and succeeded in evangelizing the previously hostile and xenophobic tribe which had earlier killed her missionary brother. The tribe calls her “Nimu,” which means “star.” They eagerly await seeing her again in heaven.

Rings: (fl. Late 20th Century) A homeless man in Ocean beach, California who is an ex-addict, ex-convict, and ex-alcoholic. He lives in his truck and uses his government check to feed other homeless people.

Harry Rimmer: (b. 1890, USA – d. 1952) Presbyterian pastor,author, archeologist, creationist, evangelist. In 1941, he predicted that Israel would soon be reborn as a nation.

Kevin Michael McKeehan (b. 1964, Virginia, USA, aka: Toby Mac) A Christian rocker/rapper and former member of the rap group dcTalk. He has been awarded four Grammys.

Montanus: (fl. 2nd Century) Montanus was a heretic in Turkey who spoke in tongues and declared direct revelations from the Holy Spirit. At times he claimed that he spoke as God. He was assisted by two prophetesses, Prisca and Maximilla. A major convert to Montanism was the theologian Tertullian.