I can only find 'religion' once in the bible. Perfect & undefiled religion before God & the Father is to visit the orphans & widows in thier need and to keep self from sinful living.
So? Why is religion always "I am more righteous than you are!". Self righteous people even kill others because they don't go by their own self righteous rules.
2007-09-20 10:03:07 · 22 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Other religion (ious) verses (KJV):
Acts 26:5
Galations 1:11-14
James 1:26-27
Acts 13:42-44
Romans 10 tells how to start.
2007-09-20 18:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by robert p 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The real meaning of the word "religion" is "demonstration of faith" which we all have even if we dont have faith in God or a god. God feels that the only true *demonstration of faith* is that in which He described as "Perfect & undefiled religion before God & the Father is to visit the orphans & widows in thier need and to keep self from sinful living."
There is no true ORGANIZED religion, this can be seen obviously since no organized religion does all of what God said is acceptable.
2007-09-20 17:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good point! Jesus spoke out at religious leaders in his day also! He lashed out at their self righteousness and legalism. They had ignored the greater aspects of the Law and put emphasis on what they thought others should do. They concentrated on legalism instead of worship of the true God! That is why he said they were like white washed graves full of dead bones. Remember, religion is man made. God calls all true worshipers to worship with a pure heart and to be humble in spirit like Christ! May the Lord bless you!
2007-09-20 17:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
2007-09-20 17:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An organization formed by people with similar spiritual beliefs, usually for the intent of worship in a community setting.
I am not religious.
2007-09-20 17:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitions of religion on the Web:
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
Religion—sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices and institutions associated with such belief. In its broadest sense some have defined it as the sum total of answers given to explain humankind's relationship with the universe. In the course of the development of religion, it has taken a huge number of forms in various cultures and individuals. ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion
A framework of beliefs relating to supernatural or superhuman beings or forces that transcend the everyday material world.
www.modernhumanorigins.com/r.html
2007-09-20 17:12:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is the orginized crutch of the mass. Spirituality and religion are often not the same and not compatible. Be Spiritual not Religious.
2007-09-20 17:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Religion is a way for people to understand and make sense of their world.
Where did we come from? god made us, we were formed by the gods out of clay, etc.
2007-09-20 17:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kara C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the bible's definition is fine by me, however the modern definition is as follows:
re : prefix meaning again
ligion : from ligÄre to bind, tie
so it means a method of putting people into bondage again.
2007-09-20 17:26:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Organized spiritual profiteering
2007-09-20 17:10:54 · answer #10 · answered by loudwalker 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋