The way I see it.......religion can be restrictive and opressive?
It is man made, guilt laden rules, rituals and regulations on how to worship God. It can be very legalistic in nature. That doesn't make religion bad - it just makes it restrictive and oppressive.
On the other hand..............
Christianity (in its truest form) is basically accepting Jesus as your savior, confessing your sin, following and living life according to His teachings and commandments of love God with your whole being and love others as yourself.
Being a Christian is not about being religious. When you are a Christian you are free to worship God in your own way. You are free from man made guilt, rules, regulations, rituals and legalism. You have freedom in Christ with no weights (religion) to burden you down and get in the way.
Now, I want to make it very clear that I believe there are many "religious" people who are also Christians.
2007-11-12
06:54:39
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Kaliko
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