2007-10-23 14:34:14 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's what some say, but, others say no. Honestly, I don't think they know. See what I mean...
2007-10-23 14:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Both, there are alot of different definitions of religion, let's define both by the Bible being its own divine commentary:
Acts 11:26 - And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
kai; euJrw;n h~gagen eij� #Antiovceian. ejgevneto de; aujtoi'� kai; ejniauto;n o&lon sunacqh'nai ejn th'/ ejkklhsiva/ kai; didavxai o~clon iJkanovn, crhmativsai te prwvtw� ejn #Antioceiva/ tou;� maqhta;� Xristianouv�.
Christian is: a follower of Christ.
Religion is defined as:
James 1:27 - Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
The relationship is the personal part; religion (true religion) is benevolence to others in the time of need.
2007-10-23 14:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Let me explain how christian fundies dare to think of their (and mine) religion as a relationship:
1)They are copletely sure that their beliefs are right
2)Therefore they differentiante them from other beliefs, which are just as good as their
3)So they call their religion a relationship with the real god, and all others "religions"
2007-10-23 14:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a religion but each christian has a different relationship with God. Some of us are further along the road of understanding than others while many of us are still lost in largepart.
2007-10-23 14:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Christianity is being Christ like. And yes, it is a relationship with God. Religion, is a group of people who believe in the same way.
2007-10-23 14:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by jenx 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It really comes down to ignorance. Religion is defined as having a set of rules and a higher power. Since Christianity has a higher power and a set of rules it is a religion. So anyone who argues it is not is ignorant.
2007-10-23 14:41:56 · answer #6 · answered by meissen97 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to some 10% of Christians, yes.
2007-10-23 14:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by NONAME 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the christian. By definition anything can be religious. I religiously go to work. I religiously take a bath daily. One cannot view a relationship with Jesus as religious. There is no comparison between the relationship I have with Jesus and the mundane activities that I perform religiously.
2007-10-23 14:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by Tim N 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is totally a relationship!! Religion is for practices, and traditions, and such. Jesus just wants us to have a relationship with him! To talk to Him daily! To read His word, to commune with Him! So many people try to make being a Christian so complicated. Christian means Christ-like. We are striving to be like Christ but we never will be on this earth! The point is we strive to be! I can't imagine not having a relationship with my Lord! I talk to Him about everything and He talks to me and I love Him! Thank you Lord that you saved me and for your love!! God bless everyone!
2007-10-23 14:48:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a religion which includes a direct relationship with God, something not all religions stress...
2007-10-23 14:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, an no Religion is a relationship with your supposive God and it is a religion simply put if it wasn't then churches would have no purpose.
2007-10-23 14:38:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋