Yes, I believe if you have enough knowledge of a certain religion to call yourself a ( Christian, Catholic, Muslim, Jew, etc.) then you must have some faith and belief in that certain religion. I am in no way religious, however I do believe in Jesus, I celebrate Christmas, and Easter, I believe I'll go to heaven if I ask God to forgive me for my sins, and yes I do talk to him on occasion. I have never been baptized, and I call myself a Christian. My mother was a Christian, my Father was a Lutheran, and I have 2 sister's and a brother baptized Christian's. I was born 6 years apart from them, by then my parents no longer attended any church and decided to not to baptize me that when I was old enough to choose my own religion I would choose. I have been to Catholic churches, and Protestants, I've had friends who were Jewish, even Buddhism, Mormons, and Jehovah witnesses. I fit in with the Christians and their belief's. Just my own opinion and not a fact. I found that a lot of Catholics that would say I was wrong. They believe as long as I am not baptized I will not go to heaven. I believe differently, I have had a prayer or two answered in past. The 10 Commandments is our key to world peace, we can all live together, in peace and harmony.
2007-06-16 10:06:46
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answered by Lildutchgirl44 1
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Yes. Especially Jew. There are plenty of non-practising Jews as it is not just a reference to a religion but a nationality. There are lots of people who claim to be a non-practising ______. Although I hear this phrase most often with catholicism. Then you have the people who merely go through the motions. They do go to the temple or church and yet it is clear that they do not follow their religions beliefs. There are also those who cannot go to a service but are devout in their practices. It all comes down to what lies in the heart. For what lies in the heart is evidence by the way a person acts. i know I kinda circled the question a bit but I think I answered it as well.
2007-06-16 09:45:17
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answered by linnea13 5
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Not according to the fundamentalists of most religions. However, many people claim to believe in a religion based on how they were raised rather than active participation.
One notable exception is Judaism. A person is automatically considered a Jew if their mother is Jewish. Yes, specifically mother, not father (probably because mothers tend to be the primary parent in raising a child).
2007-06-16 09:45:46
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answered by Rainman 5
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It is possible to be of any religion without being religious but the very nature of religion is personal and communal by nature so it would be difficult to practice it but it can be done but how well can one practice it in this way .
2007-06-16 12:09:08
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answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7
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Just don't be judge mental about other people. Your beliefs should be first for you, but, don't expect others to agree with you, that's not realistic. I think peoples beliefs are based on what they know & where they're from. Also, life experiences play a large roll in what they believe. A lot of the time comments are made to make that individual feel superior, only you know what is right for you.
2016-05-17 10:42:23
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answered by ? 3
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Well, religion is a PRACTICE. Its something you do. But there's a difference in having a relationship with your God and just doing "things."
I can tell you right now, God isn't pleased if someone is coming to church every sunday and singing louder than anyone and giving all their money but they still don't love him for real or pray to him and talk to him, or trust him and rely on Him.
Its about how you feel along with what you do. Religion is just action. Faith without action is dead and vice versa.
2007-06-16 10:32:38
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answered by Rina 4
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Most people identify with the religion they were raised in, even if they don't actively practice it - although i do have friends who describe themselves as recovering catholics.
It's possible to believe in a higher power and live a spiritual life without practicing the rituals of any organized religion.
2007-06-16 09:41:56
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answered by mikeleibo 2
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Yes. I'm sure respective members of those religions will be able to describe the phenomenon better, but I personally know several Jews that don't practice religiously. Especially in the case of the Jewish culture, it seems to me, the term refers equally to heritage as to religious practices.
2007-06-16 09:41:17
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answered by Anonymous
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depends on your definition of "religious". my definition is that you're not hooked up on the practices or obsequiousness. which means I think evangelists (not some church, those who go around free range) are non-religious, but no less Christian than anyone else.
some are just good at sharing what they know on the level at which they know, and that's fine. evangelists don't generally belong to a church, they can really go to whichever they wish
so in a sense, yes. but I think evangelists atleast partake in communion (I believe in open communion; not a member of the church, but atleast a member of the body) and are often baptized, which are really all the rituals God instructed. praying isn't a ritual, just a necessity (no relationship exists without communication).
2007-06-16 09:43:41
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answered by Hey, Ray 6
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sure it is. its what i did. i have faith, but i have never been baptized and i never go to church. i considered myself christian when i believed in the christian religion even though i was never officially a part of it. now that im older, ive begun to reject some of those beliefs and form my own beliefs instead. i suppose i am still christian, but only in the loosest sense of the word. i dont exactly know what you mean by "practicing" a religion. you cant be christian if you go around killing people or something, but you dont have to be baptized in order to live christian values.
2007-06-16 09:44:28
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answered by Anonymous
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