Someone told me that is wasnt and that christians are just something that they are ,not towards a religion. Is it true?
2007-03-28 11:14:45 · 19 answers · asked by dlc 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The first followers were called believers of "The Way", based on Jesus' statement in the gospel of John," I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life."
If another Christian wants to say that Christianity is a religion, I won't get offended. We have enough separating us now to quibble over this.
2007-03-28 11:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen christians here claim its not a religion, but a relationship with God. They are preforming semantic back bends. The American Heritage Dictionary defines religion as:
1. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
2. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
Christianity certainly fits this defintion. I think they claim its not religion to try and set it apart as being "real" as opposed to everyone elses religion.
2007-03-28 18:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's the way I see it. To me Christianity is not a religion.
2007-03-28 18:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion: a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny.
Christians believe in supernatural powers, so yes, Christianity is a religion.
You may be referring to the fact that many Christians are non-denominational. This just means they don't commit to one sect of Christianity (such as Catholocism, Presbytarian, Methodist, Lutheran, etc.). Non-denominational Christians usually base their knowledge solely on the bible and its teachings.
2007-03-28 18:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by human 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, of course not, Christianity is a recognized world belief that meets the criteria of such. I have heard this statement before though from Christians who claimed to be the "new Jews".
The Skeptical Christian, JPO
Grace and Peace
Peg
2007-03-28 18:18:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is an acknowledgement that you follow Jesus Christ. True Christians have a personal relationship with Christ and have faith in the grace and peace of salvation in Him.
Religion is man's interpretation of any belief system in an attempt to understand that system.
2007-03-28 18:24:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a religion because the belief in God. I hope that answers your question.
2007-03-28 18:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Atticus Finch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... it is a way of life with answers about the next life, the way to live this current life, and what happens when you die.
Interestingly, my understanding is that Buddists do not consider their beliefs to consist of being a religion.
2007-03-29 04:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by lda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes Christians say it's a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, but I would say it is a religion.
2007-03-28 18:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by some teenager 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
christianity is a religion, but its also a way of life and a relationship.
2007-03-28 18:21:35 · answer #10 · answered by horsefreakmillie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋