Why is Christianity a religion?
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Wow where did you get this information? Christianity is called Christianity because of the followers of Christ that would be those called Christians. Where did you ever get he was against religious laws? He said that not one jot or title shall pass away until he returns. Jesus came to fufill the law not to destroy it. god is the same yesterday today and tommorow although mans relationship to God does change.
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Jesus Christ is the only and true way to God. Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation for us humans and the only way to have a relationship with God. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. All of the other religions you are trying to work your way to God and doing all sorts of meaningless things to please their gods. However, salvation from Jesus Christ is a free gift since He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. All we have to do is ask Him into our lives, make Him Lord and Savior of our lives and we are saved.
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Any religion based on Christs teachings is considered Christianity.
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Well, it is a religion.  Some people say that because it has come so far from the true meaning of Christianity, a personal relationship with Jesus.  A religion is something you do religiously, i.e. going to church, doing good things, praying, tithing.  Christianity should be a religion, because we should do these things very often.  But it shouldn't be the religion that defines Christianity itself.\n\nAs far as the athiests, they're as bad as everyone else.  We've all sinned.  That means that no one's perfect.  Anyone can do good and bad things.  The Lord's redeemed are the ones who've accepted Jesus' true gift of salvation from sin.
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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.
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i'm thinking no. christianity is founded on the belief that jesus died for our sins, and he was god's one and only son.
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Christianity is paganism and has no relation with the original Hebrew religion.\n\nConstantine attempted to invent a universal religion by incorporating Hebrew myths into his pagan religion, but it appears Hebrews would have nothing to do with it.
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Christianity is a religion.  What you listed are denominations within "Christianity".
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Separation of church and state (government) Religion is not banned, I learned about muslims, jewish, greek mythology, ancient egyptian religions. The thing about teaching Christianity is that there are so many fine differences that people currently practice, parents do not want their children to be taught that 'thou shalt not make unto thy self any graven image which is in heaven or on earth to worship" This especially pi$$es of catholics. Thus we have no christianity in schools.
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Yes. Religion is an organized system of belief in the divine.  In the context of religion, faith is the belief in such a system.
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In ancient times, there were religions way before Christianity came along. They all had many god/goddesses. And then Christianity came along and basically killed or wiped out anyone who wouldn't be forced to believe in one god.  It doesn't make it right.  It also means that there are other religions out there.  It al has to do with what's in your heart and soul.  Nobody else matters.
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The word religion literally means:\n"personal relationship with god/deity"\nTherefore, according to this definition there are as many religions as there are people who actually think that there is something that can be categorized as a "god" or deity (even if they do not care for this deity or deities).\nNow your question, I believe, refers to the diversity in public (or secret) groups, organizations or denominations that claim to be of a religious type or to have a religious purpose.\nThe reason to the apparent high number of these organizations is simply found in the history of each of them.\nYou will find that the moment in which all of them surged or were founded coincides with a cultural necessity in the community (either political, economical or social).\nThis is not to deny the actual existence of a god or its influence over the actions of people and their consequences, but the existence of so many sets of rules to pay homage to the same deity (at least in most modern monotheist denominations) has a social explanation rather than a divine one.\nPersonally I am a devout christian and I believe that my church is not perfect, but instead of leaving it to make a better one I believe it is better to stay and try to make it better little by little.  If my suggestions are good they will eventually be accepted, if they are not I will eventually learn.\nAll of you must always remember that churches and other such groups are NOT divine institutions, they are human: made by humans, for humans, and therefore never perfect, never completly right and their truths always incomplete.\nThe purpose of a church is not to give truth or perfection, not even actual salvation (as many, including mine, claim).\nThe purpose of the church is to give support to individuals who are looking for purpose in their actual lives, and looking for something beyond this world/universe; to give these individuals the opportunity to share their experiences, impressions and discoveries; and to allow them to learn from others' experiences, impressions and discoveries, always with a critical mind and willing to hear what others have to say about your sharings.
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I don't believe in religion, I believe in discipleship.  People can hide in religion and follow set rules for their lives instead of thinking for themselves and going through the Spirit's transformation, robbing themselves of a real spiritual life.
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Because is Christian and Republican
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"Religion is commonly defined as a group of beliefs concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and the moral codes, practices, values, institutions, and rituals associated with such belief." \n\nScience can be your religion if you want it to be. Not all religions believe in a God, it is more about a life style. Religion is something you hold great truth to. It is the most important thing in your life. It is what you live for. That is the way I understand it anyway.
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I am a Roman Catholic and what makes me feel that my religion is a True one is that we Christians belong to a REVEALED RELIGION. i.e. God becomes Man, Dies for the whole human race, reconciles us back to our Father in Heaven and then Glorifies his name by rising from the dead.
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Just because someone is spiritual does not make them religious. I think that you should rephrase your question. There is a diffrence in being a Christian and religion. Religion is man made, everyone thinking that their way is the only way, and Christiaity is believing that Christ is your savior so you do as He asked and worship Him. But just because I do this does not make me a fanatic, but it's cool if you believe that because I love God I'm a fanatic.