How important is the name of your "Religion" ?

Question

Please answer with the name e.g. Christian, Muslim, Hindu etc and then say whether you think it is important to have these "tags".
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I am Christian and go to a Baptist church, but sometimes I think it is a shame that we all have "tags" as these often put people off or cause discontent. What do you think ?
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STAR the question if you like so that the best answer gets more points :-)
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Answer 1

Christian.

Yes, I think it is important to have these "tags". These names seperate the different religions. Not all religions are the same; Christianity believes in the Trinity, Muslims believe in Allah and do not consider Jesus God, thus making Allah different from the Christian God, and Hindus are polytheistic. No religion is the same, and I, as I would assume most religious people are, are proud of their religious beliefs. I prefer being associated with my religious beliefs.

Answer 2

It denotes Jesus Christ at the head of my church...

I think that the tags shouldn't cause discontent, that the people should take responsibility for their choices.

I can't speak for the rest, but I know that Christians and Muslims are both commanded to love their fellow man, and I know there are a ton of us, so if we just started practicing our religions...

Answer 3

I'm an athiest, and I think we're tagged with stuff like "Smart" or "Godhaters" or other crap, when those christians are all being complete jackasses, and people acknowledge them as all that is "good" and "happy" in this world. If you don't believe me, look at the history of all of those people who got burned to the stake for being heretics for not liking your faith? Did god want you to do that? Is he really so cruel as to say we can't do what we want? If you think it's all fine, you christians, give me a thumbs down. If not, you're smart, and DESERVE a thumbs up from me. And every smart person out there. Heck, I'll star it, because the person who DESERVES that star better be good. ^_^

Answer 4

Religion is not of God.

Joh 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Joh 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Answer 5

I am not a part of a "Religion" per se...I am considered an eclectic solitaire pagan witch....i seek out what is true and right for me spiritually, seeking similarities, promoting tolerance, and following the old ways....

as for the "tags"...don't care for them. But hey, whats a girl to do? :)

Blessed Be
)o( Trinity

Answer 6

I am what you call a Hindu, not a real name but a tag convinient to westreners.

Hinduism is a Dharma. So are Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

Answer 7

The Name Jesus Christ is important because he made a sacrifice for everyone. Including muslims, Jew, Atheist,..etc..Jesus Sacrifice his life for everyone so we could be with the Father in Heaven. And now all we have to do is receive that gift...it is for everyone.

Answer 8

Christian- I think this name IS important because it means I'm trying to live the way Christ taught.

Answer 9

My religion is judaism.
The name of Judaism is hebrew (the jewish language) is Yahadut. Yahadut means "to recognise".
A jew recognises the presence of G-D, that He is the source of everything (good and bad) and that He is involved in our daily life.

Answer 10

Isa 62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

(refers to "Christians")