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 Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:31 am
You have probobly heard that "Christianity is not a religion, it's a relationship between you and God."
I heard a sermon that stated an other reason why Christianity is not a religion. I would like your feedback, especially those of other beliefs, because as you will see the statement may generalise your belief with another and it may not be true. I genuinely appreciate your feedback since I don't practice, and haven't studied anything else, except Christianity.
The statment is:
Christianity is not a religion because religion is a system or order by which man tries to please or appease God.
What do you think? smile
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:41 pm
Christianity is a religion. Love God, serve Him, please Him and do His will, and you will be saved and be admitted to Paradise. Disobey His rules, and you shall be sent to The Place That Is Not A Place; Abaddon, Sheol, Gehenna, Tartarus... I believe Christians call it Hell.
That sounds like a religion to me.
If any religion is not actually a religion, it's Buddhism. It's more of a lifestyle than a faith.
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:53 pm
I would have to agree with Galad on this one. (who'm i kidding i agree with him on almost everything) Christianity is a religion and an institution. newer chruches are trying to get colser to the relationship ideal but still they are infact churches and institutions. (or heretics if you ask other christian sects) if christianity were simply a relationship with God there would be no need for chruch at all.
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:06 am
Galad Damodred Christianity is a religion. Love God, serve Him, please Him and do His will, and you will be saved and be admitted to Paradise. Disobey His rules, and you shall be sent to The Place That Is Not A Place; Abaddon, Sheol, Gehenna, Tartarus... I believe Christians call it Hell. That sounds like a religion to me. If any religion is not actually a religion, it's Buddhism. It's more of a lifestyle than a faith. I understand that some beliefs are not religions, like you said, they are life styles, which is what I figure Satanism is as well. Either way I truly appreciate the feedback. The defense to part of Galad's statement is that - there is no way to please God. God himself came down in form of a man to please himself - for the sake of man. All we have to do now is accept it and walk into the inheritance from the sacrifice that is Jesus. For me at least, the love comes willingly - not out of fear. I do fear my God, but I believe it's a healthy and rational fear. Also, just because you disobey him, doesn't mean you are headed straight for hell. Their is forgiveness - for those who believe they need to be forgiven. I understand that some don't believe in reason to ask for forgiveness.
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 8:13 am
Lazarus The Resurected I would have to agree with Galad on this one. (who'm i kidding i agree with him on almost everything) Christianity is a religion and an institution. newer chruches are trying to get colser to the relationship ideal but still they are infact churches and institutions. (or heretics if you ask other christian sects) if christianity were simply a relationship with God there would be no need for chruch at all. Why do you say that? Maybe most churches are like this...but i don't beleive they ALL are. In the bible, the churhc was created in the time of christ for people to come in hear the words of Jesus. In the old testament, i think their were alters that were created. I'd have to check that. But the churhc itself, is not the building where we gather, the church is the people. We are the church of christ. Even in the old testament, people would pray to God/meditate in order to spend time with him. I'm not really sure if i'm going anywhere this...or if i have arrived. -- sorry - i'm useing you guys to think "outloud" so to speak. Please keep me posted on what you think. Thanks
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Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 6:29 pm
I think society has made our belief a religion and named it Christianity. It is a personal choice and belief in God and that Jesus died on the cross for us and that the Holy Spirit is within us and wanting and trying to do Gods will and everything else that is the relationship with him.
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Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:43 pm
Sarcastic_Angel I think society has made our belief a religion and named it Christianity. It is a personal choice and belief in God and that Jesus died on the cross for us and that the Holy Spirit is within us and wanting and trying to do Gods will and everything else that is the relationship with him. I think Christians made their belief an idea and named it. considering the multiple societies that the religion has lived through. ok i can understand the examples given but where does evangelism fall considering it could be considered part of "God's will" or chalked up to "my church is right here's some literature.
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Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 4:56 am
xd You have a very succinct way of putting things that nonetheless illustrates your point most vividly.
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Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:12 pm
*shrug* i don't have the attention span for reading long posts, so i don't write them.
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Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 11:24 pm
I've heard that phrase many times. I've even used it myself.
For me and others who say the phrase, it has to do with some Christians only following the rules and rituals of a church, but not really having a relationship with God. Like they're dead spiritually, and the works they do is in vain because...what's the point of attending church and listening to the sermon everyday if you don't even do daily Bible devotions in order to know God more? sure church is important and all, but what matters first is your personal relationship with God.
I hope I explained it well. I kinda have a hard time right now cuz I'm about to go to sleep, lol. I haven't been getting my recommended 8 hours of sleep these days (especially since finals are around the corner). @__@;;
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:10 pm
I definitely see Christianity as a religion. If it wasn't a religion, why are there so many important and strict rituals performed within the church? And why are those who either do not partake, challenge, or do something wrong regarding that ritual so strongly condemned by the church? Christianity is an organization. If it wasn't, there would be no need for different sects of Christianity. It would be just what you heard. A relationship with you and God. Which, in my eyes, is the way it should be. But if you actually think about it, it's not that way all.
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:46 am
Though Christianity is considered a religion to many, believers don't become true Christians with the intentions of getting into religious rituals to please themselves. They become Christians for the purpose of getting to know Christ, our Savior. Then obeying His commands is just something that will follow through. The main thing though is to have a relationship with Christ and loving Him. A devoted heart that is in love with Christ will give up their sins, in other words, repent.
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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:18 pm
Christianity is a Faith religion! If anyone says other wise they don't know nothin! Have faith and you'll be good! HECK YEA!!!
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