Confused...?

Question

How can people claim that Christianity is not a religion? It is, yet they say it is not..

As you can see, some people are already saying that it's not a religion. Ugh.

Annie - 1 and 2 are the same question that you ask..? Technically, if you just look within this question.. "It's not a religion, it's a relationship" and "It's Faith!". 3 - Me.

dze - Umm.. What is a 711? :)

Answer 1

anything can be a religeon then .. even the religeon of going to the 711 and getting a slurpy everyday .... no, some christians just reject a deviding doctrine thats all .. if u want to call me or them religeous feel free to do so ..

Answer 2

I really like how kevindoran77 expressed his point on this matter but having gone to the the Webster on-line dictionary it says religion is the worship of God along with the following:

Etymology: Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back -- more at RELY

1 a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the

supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2 : a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices

Answer 3

Depends on your definition of religion I think!

The term "Christian" means a "follower of Christ"...it is much more a philosophy that a religion in that context. A "religion" is a distinct (organized) set of fundamental beliefs and practices generally agreed on by a group of people.

Here's where the departure happens. There are many "Christian" religions...Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, etc... These religions created a set of beliefs, practices and rules that the MEN who invented them believed would help followers live a "Christian life". People that seek instructions from other people about what they should believe and do ARE practicing a religion...religion is a creation of man!

...but that is NOT Christianity in my mind...Christianity involves making a personal and individual decision to follow the teachings of Christ and then seeking his direction for MY life!...Individually! In that context, Christianity is NOT a religion it is a personal philosophy. That doesn't mean that I don't seek the guidance of other "like-minded" people but I do NOT blindly follow the directions of ANY man or religion.

Answer 4

1. Who is claiming that Christianity is not a religion?
2. Who is "they" who say it is not?
3. Who cares?

This is a great study Bible for you to find out why people do what they do and what they should be doing instead.
Life Application Bible ~ New International Version.
This Bible has commentary on each page to explain what the scriptures mean, in an easy-to-understand way.

Answer 5

Christianity is Faith!

Religion could mean any form of ideas, but that does not necessarily mean they are true!

Only Faith in Jesus Christ is the True way!

Jesus said 'I am the way the Truth and the Life, No man cometh to the Father except through me.'

For Truth - Go here - http://www.earstohear.net//

God bless!!

Answer 6

Ideally, christianity is a personal relationship with God ...not a man made religion...but that "man" influence always creeps back into everything...

Answer 7

Religion is man made. Christianity is God breathed. If you follow the Bible literally, then there are no man made rules or rituals to follow. Religions get all caught up in man made rules and rituals and it takes away from focusing totally on God.

Answer 8

Properly practiced it's not a religion as man defines religion

Answer 9

Oh it's a religion alright. One who's adherents are responsible for more attrocities than any other religion.

Answer 10

Men can make any claim because they are imperfect, corrupt, and deceptive. God never lies because He has none of those traits.