2006-11-16 18:35:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religeon is an organized group with the same beliefs. there is usually some sort of "higher power" and a set of rules to follow.
Faith is when you actually believe in something. People can be religeous and not have faith... they may just go to church on sunday or read the bible out of habit, but may never really have faith in when they read/hear.
I am not a religeous person. I'm too stubborn and my mind is too logic based... prove it to me and i'll believe it type. I do have faith in myself though. I believe that I have the power to accomplish whatever I want, and everything I have accomplished so far is because I fought for it.
2006-11-16 18:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kit Love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although I cannot fully answer the first part of your question, the difference between religion and faith, I can say I DO have both....I was raised a Christian, but after adulthood set in I found I was interested and related with MANY different religions....but at the same time I still have FAITH in GOD??.....I am a very spiritual person, yet very open minded that there are many "faiths" and religions....take your pick, I think as long as we focus on the main thing, which is the higher power in any religion, then that is what faith actually is.....I am no certain religion now, althought I do identify with Wiccanism a whole lot too....religion is a touchy subject!!
2006-11-17 02:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Faith and i feel religion has nothing to do with faith
you can have faith in anything one may believe in.
I faith is in Jesus but is that really a religion because i believe in God ?
for did Jesus teach in a church, He stay more out in the open with the people
with every day people
Jesus loves you
2006-11-17 05:51:29 · answer #3 · answered by jan d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put...
Religion: the rules
Faith: the belief
A person can have beliefs (show faith in something) without the rules of religion to guide them, or can follow those rules (of any religion) without actually having the faith those rules were based on.
2006-11-17 02:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by BabyBear 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, religions involve ceremonies, creeds and a big list of what to do and what not to do.
Faith on the other hand is believing in something that you can't see or touch.
To be part of a religion is easy, but to have faith, you have to put your heart into it. Whatever "It" is.
2006-11-17 02:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Preacher's Daughter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion can be formal dogma and doctrine which is used in the worship of a chosen entity or entities which can be called gods or God. Faith is the inward belief in the truth of said dogma and doctrine. My faith in Father God because of Jesus Christ is a fact. I cannot speak for anyone else.
2006-11-17 02:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by martha d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faith is believing something you know can't possibly be true, and religion is there to tell you why you should have faith.
2006-11-17 02:55:12 · answer #7 · answered by weary0918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion vs. Faith
Following Rules vs. Relationship i.e. Knowing Jesus
Performing vs. Being and Receiving Grace
External Appearance vs the Heart
Motivations:
Fear vs. Trust
Guilt vs. Grace
Results:
Insecurity vs. Security
Fear and Hiding vs. Trust and Intimacy
Further Results:
Do More vs. Rely More
Strive vs. Rest and Rely
Perform vs. Receive
Condemn vs. Give Mercy and Compassion
End Result:
Destroy vs. Build Up
Fruit of our inner darkness:
Hatred Complaining Bitterness Impatience Harshness Condemning Depression Pride Fear Hiding Immorality Impurity Sensuality Idolatry Sorcery Enmity Strife Envy Jealousy Rage Arguing Dissentions Factions Drunkenness Carousing
vs.
Fruit of the Spirit:
Love Peace Purity Holiness Prayer Caring Unity Charity Good deeds Patience Endurance Strength Power Patience Kindness Goodness Gentleness Mercy Compassion Humility Transparency Encouraging Praising Joy Sharing Giving Generosity
"either we are standing in our own righteousness, trying hard to perform and measure up, and therefore failing badly; or in faith, we are relying on Christ's free gift of righteousness."
As far as the reason??? I try not to judge for if I judge I will be judged accordingly. I think God knows where each of us stand!!!
2006-11-17 02:41:48 · answer #8 · answered by e_piphany214 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
religion is like a culture something you are brought up with , faith is what you believe ... and yes all faith is diffrent ....but i ahve leaarned what works for other may not work for you
2006-11-17 02:42:00 · answer #9 · answered by jeanette w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RELIGION: Islam FAITH: Allah
If you believe in Allah you will follow Islam.
2006-11-17 02:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by relive 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋