2007-01-15 03:49:01 · 20 answers · asked by A_Geologist 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Mere "belief" in something does not a religion make. Organized religion is much more complex and involved.
2007-01-15 03:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
One belief doesn't make a religon. Religion is a set of beliefs that are common to many people who consider themselves members of a group based on these beliefs.
So to start a religion, first you have to come up with some beliefs. Then you have to find a bunch of people who agree with you. Then you have to name your club. After the lot of you practice these beliefs for a while, presto! A religion is born!
2007-01-15 11:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it is no longer a cult and becomes a tradition. Religion is institutionalized belief.
2007-01-15 12:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ugh! I would hate for my belief system to become a religion.
Religions, to me, have such a bad reputation and are just icky. (not meaning to offend anyone)
But I guess it starts whenever a whole lot of people come and it spreads like wildfire, and it gets accepted by a government.
2007-01-15 12:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point where belief turns into faith -- Religion is born.
2007-01-15 11:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by keyman_o 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Officially, when 20,000 people declare said belief as their religion on their census form (for the UK).
2007-01-15 11:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it is shared by others, and generally, when it relates to a Deity. Usually, has historical routes as well, possibly with a representative of the Deity, here on earth.
2007-01-15 12:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the word 'religious' means doing something diligently and regularly. So if your belief is deep and steady and you live your life according to it, you must be 'religious'.
2007-01-15 11:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it's organised and a profit organisation. Fine fine line between religion and cult.
2007-01-15 12:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by PhoenixRights 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When believer FEELS the TRUTH of his/her belief.
2007-01-15 11:54:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sky Boy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋