Is Christianity a Religeon?
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Nonsense.  Christianity, as a collective, is the world's largest religion.
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not all christians say that i think it is just Cathlics
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Christianity is a cult. All "we are right and they are wrong" religions are cults.
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Being religious doesn't make you Christian.  Religious people do just about everything anyone else does, so I wouldn't let it shock me.
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I have to disagree with everyone else.  I believe you can.  \n\nBy definition, a Christian is someone that believes that Jesus was the son of God and that only through him can you find salvation.  \n\nThe bible is secondary.  That majority of Christians find their faith through the bible, but you can be a Christian (by definition) and not believe in the bible.\n\nSo, if you are someone who is Christian by definition (see above) but do not believe in the bible... you could hold whatever belief you find to be the most true in your own heart.
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No, those are fanatics of christianity.  Christianity is supposed to teach tolerance and acceptance.  A true christian is not supposed to such a thing.  Those people are also close minded morons.  Ignoring them is the best way to handle them.
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I'm an atheist, but I would like to comment on this.\n\nYou are absolutely correct. If Christianity is true, it is the most important thing that there is. \n\nHowever, this holds true for all religions. If the ancient Egyptians were right, then cat worship is the most important thing that there is.\n\nHowever, the idea that belief in Odin or Ra could be correct is wholeheartedly dismissed by (almost) everyone on Earth. I fail to see how Christianity is any different than the thousands of religions that have come before it. It is simpy the faith du jour of the masses at this particular historic time period. \n\nIn a sense everyone who lives is an atheist to some degree as they all deny most of the gods who have ever been worshipped. \n\nI find it incredibly unlikely, based on both statistics and study that Christianity (or any faith) is anything more than a creation of man.\n\nYou do raise some interesting points, though, and I think that you will get some interesting responses from the die-hards about how what you have described falls into the category of "lukewarm" Christianity. The real believers make no bones about this. They claim that when Jesus returns he will "vomit [them] out of his mouth." No joke. Right here on Yahoo Answers you will find plenty of Christians who do as much as they can to live up to every word of the Bible, and though I disagree with their basic worldviews, they certainly "try hard enough."
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no. yes i am a Christian, but most of the time u debate about something like this, and it just goes aroud and around in circles. the best thing most of the time to do is just state your views and leave it at that. But Im defianitly not saying we shouldnt evangelise and/or tell people our views and stuff
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Dear Reluctant Religioun,\nIts just that "religion" is man made. A thought inspired by Satan. But being a Christian means to be Christ-like. Its not like that the so-called "religious leaders" tell thier followers to "hate" people. Just hate the man-made religion. Kind of like hate the game not the player. After all its not that we fight agianst another but agianst wicked spiritual forces. (thats paraphrased) Do you get it now? I sure hope so. God bless you. PZB
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Are you asking about *God* or a *Christian* God?  There is a huge difference!  You can believe in God and not be Christian; there are other religions in the world!!
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GOD didn't bring religion to man.  Religon is man's attempt to save himself.  DOING.DOING.DOING
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Catholicism is a branch of Christianity.  Not believing in the Bible defeats the purpose of Christianity.  You can't claim to be a Christian yet not believe in the one book that Christianity is all about.
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No, Atheism is not a religion, by the more accepted definitions of religion, anyway.  \n\nDougDoug hasn't looked into atheism very far, because I know of a number of proofs against monotheism.  Thoroughly explore atheist.org\n\nemily brooks doesn't realize that atheism does not require worship.  I worship only my child... and chocolate.  I have a love for all life, but I certainly don't worship it. \n\nprincezelph, what about the "atheist creed" is religious?\n\nilikeatosayh... what was that for?\n\ndraciron, if you take religion in its modern generalized meaning of anything someone is passionate about or any belief pertaining to divinity, then yes, I guess atheism would be a religion, but in its purer definition, "belief and worship in a deity," then atheism is NOT a religion.
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I'd say no, they don't know.  I was a Christian till about 18 months ago - I very sincerely thought it was right.  As far as I can tell, the Christians I know all really think Christianity is factually true.
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Christianity is definitely a religion.
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Christianity is a powerful religion because it has so many members.  It is hard to speak out against Christianity not just here, but in all areas of life.\n\nMany Christians believe that this is a Christian country, not a country with religious freedom.  I hope that one day we will be able to have true religious freedom, but until that day we must accept that Christianity rules America.  But acceptance does not mean that we can not work for change!
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The simple answer is "No."\n\nNow the complex answer.\nToo many people confuse true Christianity with a religion.  Religion has rules, "we vs. them" types of mentalities, and tends to try and conquer other people who think or believe differently.  Not all religions are "religious" according to this type of definition.  According to this we could easily cast the homosexuality movement as a religion, athiesm as a religion, even Democrats and Republicans as a religion.\n\nTrue Christianity is a relationship.  A relationship between you and God.  The Bible exists to help you understand how God want the relationship to work, what you are responsible for, and what He is responsible for.  As with any good relationship there are great benefits with Christianity.  Also, there are certain things you can do that will cause strife and pain to the relationship.  The last component to this relationship is God wants to help you - just like you want to help your best friends.  He tells you of things to avoid to help you live a better life and make good decisions.  God is NOT a bully, is NOT a genie to do your bidding (although too many Christians treat him this way), and will not control your life.  It's all based on FREE WILL.