What do people mean exactly when they call themselves 'Born Again Christian'?

[kiskidee]

I heard this one lady say that she is a born again Christian and when asked what was her faith before she said 'Catholic'.

I remember another time a lady asked me where was the nearest church (in a small resort town) and I started by saying, 'well there is the catholic church down there' and before i could mention the other 2 denominations near by, she said 'oh no no, I am Christian' but didn't see any irony in what she had just said.

All true Christians (including Catholics ), are born again. It simply means making a decision to follow Christ, instead of the ways of the world.

The term has been attached to a certain group of evangelicals, but all Christians can, and should, claim it.

Lol Bobsmum. I remember reading of an elderly lady, who used to shake the vicars hand when leaving the church and smilingly enquire "Now then, are you saved, dear?"

It's best to check, I suppose!