Religion or Culture? What comes first for you?

Question

Whats top priority for you? Your Religion or Culture?

Religions the most important thing to me. In the end my religious beliefes/doings are going to save me from Hellfire, not my culture..
Thats my opinion<--- u are entitled to think otherwise..

Thanks for ur answers everyone

God Bless.

Answer 1

And what in the world makes you think you can separate them?

If you adhere to a religious belief it may cause conflict with your culture - you may have to make individual choices. The "American way of life" is in many areas in direct conflict with basic Christianity, for instance.

But an individual approaches religion as the product of a culture. He or she will practice that religion with the context of a culture.

It's not an either/or choice - it's a both/and

Answer 2

{{{And what in the world makes you think you can separate them?}}}

Religion and culture are two very different things, of course you can separate them, in most cases. There are a few instances when a religion is part and parcel of the culture, but that is the minority, not the majority.

{{Hell is culture}} Say what?

Being a Pagan, I would have to say that culture is much more important to me. Culture can very often bring people together. How many people celebrate St Patrick's day and aren't even Irish or Catholic? I'm sure you all could come up with plenty of other examples.
To me religion is the root of all evil. I don't consider Paganism, in all of the various traditions to be religious in the normal sense of the word. Paganism is more of a Spiritual practice, in my opinion.
And Spirituality and religion are two very different and sometime mutually exclusive things. I know that's a little off the point, but in case I didn't make myself clear, Culture is much more important than religion.

Answer 3

Hell is Culture, not a Bible teaching. For me, the Word comes first, and if it clashes with Culture I disregard Culture. Religion is man made, tradition of man. Just look at their accomplishments over the centuries.

Answer 4

How do you really separate the two? Make a list of things that are part of your culture and a list of things that are part of your religion. Take a hard look. They are inextricably linked for most people.

Answer 5

Culture. It's far more interesting, and far less damaging.

If it weren't for religion's constant attempts to influence the laws that affect me, it would play absolutely no role in my life.

Answer 6

I'm a Christian who attends church with my family every Sunday. My daughter is half American and half Filipino. I don't like the word "religion" because it catergorizes christianity with other "religions", which makes christianity sound like some kind of fad. It's our way of life, which we do not consider a fad. We're all Gods children and He made us in His image. He loves us unconditionally. Take Care.

Answer 7

The religion comes first, insha'Allah.

I say "Allah willing" because my intention is religion first, but I could be swayed later on in life. I'm only human.

Have a good one.

Answer 8

Religion is good for me...but I'd say culture would come first. To me, it defines who you are.

Answer 9

my mentality comes first.

Religion and culture is a very joint thing.

Answer 10

My "religion" is my culture therefore they come together.