Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. (Acts 11:25–26; NKJV)

Nowadays, the word ‘Christian’ receives mixed responses. Christianity has played a significant role in shaping the modern world. However, in recent decades, Christianity has come under attack for being antiquated, bigoted, and even racist. Are these accusations accurate? What are the historical roots of Christianity? What does it mean to be a Christian today? Let’s take a look.