2006-12-11 05:05:59 · 26 answers · asked by bc_munkee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christianity is a religion. All other religions are myths.
2006-12-11 05:09:43 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Hello bc_munkee.. :)
myth
noun
A traditional, typically ancient story dealing with supernatural beings, ancestors, or heroes that serves as a fundamental type in the worldview of a people, as by explaining aspects of the natural world or delineating the psychology, customs, or ideals of society: the myth of Eros and Psyche; a creation myth.
re·li·gion
noun
A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
Merry Christmas..To All..
With Love..In Christ.. :)
2006-12-11 05:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by EyeLovesJesus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Webster defines myth as "A usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serve to unfold part of the world's view of a people or explain a practice, belief or natural phenomenon."
AS such the word does not have an inherently negative connotation to it. It is perfectly legitimate to refer to the Myth of Jesus Christ. May I add that this is one myth that I believe in because Jesus Christ totally changed my life for the better. I live in a daily awareness of the power of the living God in my life, because the Kingdom of God is not a matter of words, but of power.
Religion has more to do with the practical application of beliefs, whether institutionalized or personal.
2006-12-11 05:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A myth is a story about fantasy spirits, people or creatures. Religion is actions people do according to what their beliefs are.
2006-12-11 05:15:34 · answer #4 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion is a myth that some people take seriously.
2006-12-11 05:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
All religion is partially based on myth. All mythology is not religion. Read Joseph Campbell he explains it better. There are stories that fit the criteria for mythology. Modern examples of mythology would be Star Wars movies.
2006-12-11 05:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Both are man made though religion does tend to create controversy. Question back to you How about focusing on our relationship with God, which is not limited to either religion or myth!
2006-12-11 05:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by cecilia s 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Religion would be a myth which people dedicate their lives to.
2006-12-11 05:07:38 · answer #8 · answered by distind 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Myths don't have worship involved, to the best of my knowledge. It's only a religion if you're on your knees talking to the ceiling. I certainly don't get like that every time I hear the story of Kriss Kringle.
2006-12-11 05:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
myth:
a traditional or legendary story, usually concerning some being or hero or event, with or without a determinable basis of fact or a natural explanation, esp. one that is concerned with deities or demigods and explains some practice, rite, or phenomenon of nature. an unproved or false collective belief that is used to justify a social institution.
religion:
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects:
A better question would have been whats the difference between faith and myth, the bible and myth, or God and myth.
2006-12-11 05:09:47 · answer #10 · answered by sweetie_baby 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋