Why is it that when a corrupt regime calls itself a democracy, we Americans see that it is not democracy but the people who are the problem (because we recognize what democracy is supposed to look like and we recognize that it is people who are screwing it up)

yet.

when it comes to Christianity, we don't say that it's the people who are the problem, but rather Christianity.

??

maybe it's because nobody knows what the Christian life style is supposed to look like. Actually, this is all illustrated through Jesus' life. If we truly understand the life Jesus led - I mean understand the context of everything in order to understand the meaning behind all he did? Well then, there is no way we cannot be transformed. And we will know what Christianity is supposed to look like. And only then would we be able to pick out the real Christians from the fake ones. And not demean the fake Christians, but rather recognize how difficult it is to lead a life like Jesus did, and lovingly pray for each other meanwhile knowing the people we ought to look up to.

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. [...] Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect [...] -Apostle Peter (1 Peter 3:8-9, 15)