Christianity Is Not a Religion

Hi. Christianity is being a followers of Jesus Christ and it integrates religion. The Bible speaks about pure and undefiled religion, that is in James 1:27. It is clearly pointed out in that verse that there is religion and it is enclose about "LOVE". But this is not that going to church (physical building) that you might be thinking of this. Church in the Bible means "the body" or the congregation, or community of saints. There is church where God calls his people to serve HIM, 1 Cor. 1:9,2

I totally agree with you on the idea that Christianity is not a religion. Unfortunately we have made put too much focus on church and praying and those things have become more of a 'ritual' type of thing. But we should be fellowshiping with our fellow Christians at church and we should be praying to communicate with our God. And of course we should be reading our word so that we learn more from him. We've made it become a "must do" type of thing and we've just let it become a thing that we do without having our heart behind it. For most Christians, it's Sunday church, Wednesday bible study, pray everynight while our lives don't reflect the life of a true Christian. So I do kinda see what you're saying. Jesus didn't come out here to build a new religion but to teach about life, love, harmony, unity, peace and how we can find it by having a relationship with him, not just by our works.

yes, you are right... christianity is not about religion/rules/laws but it is more about relationship... relationship with God and others...

I think it depends on how one defines religion. There are different definition for religion and depending on one's defn I would give my judgement. Can you define, therefore, what religion is?

yes,i agree that christianity is not a religion, what is important is the relationship between you and God.

I agree with you...I am a catholic but i've been always open to everyone's opinion and their belief. I believe that no matter religion we have as long as we believe in one God. We should always know to repect and understand the word of God and share it to others. It's really great... Though, there are people who said that if you join their religion then you'll be save. How about you do you consider that choosing a religion will serve of salvation?

initially christianity wasn't a religion and that is what i think it should be it is a reality the people of antioch saw the reality of the ways the christians lived thier lives and they gave them the name.but any born again son of God should know that christianity should be a reality and not a religion,let the world call it a religion but we know that it is a reality.

Firstly, welcome to myLot. I hope you spend many happy hours here. I agree with your definition of Christianity. It is all about a relationship: a restored relationship, brought about when the Lord Jesus Christ enabled us to be reconciled with God. While I do not call Christianity a religion, I must admit it is a religion. I think I understand what you are saying, though. Certainly Jesus didn't come to earth to establish a religion. He came to give His life a ransom in order to redeem us and reconcile us back to the Father. A religion is simply a matter of what one believes and follows. Football or fishing can be a religion to some people. Religion is creeds in the head, whereas Christianity is Christ in the heart. I certainly agree with you that Christianity is a way of life. Becoming a Christian necessitates a change, because we are under a new control. When I became a Christian 49 years ago, at the age of 22, my life changed dramatically. Yes, Christianity is about how we live, but it is also about going to Church, reading the Bible and praying. It is about maintaining a close fellowship with our Saviour and using the resources He has given in order to know Him better, follow Him more closely and grow spiritually.

But Jesus instructed his followers to go to church for fellowship and what not. Religion is the organization of those beliefs you are talking about...

so what is Christianity? in fact, all religions come from one root. Each religions are one branch of that root. So i think all religions are brother and sisters in the same family.

Hello Stefanuswisnu, I Must agree with you that Christianity is Not a religion. Religions are man made. Christianity is a way of life. To be a Christian one would have to not just follow Christ but become imatators of what he taught and the example he left us to follow him closely. Jesus Christ founded Christianity and that is how it received the name "Christ-ianity". Jesus came to give us a relationship with God and taught us how we can obtain that relationship. We must walk and keep in harmony with God's moral laws and commandments. Jesus Christ came to make this available to all mankind. We must live our Christian faith or it is not worth anything. Talk is cheap, but actions speak loudly. Religion is as I have stated man made. Some practice what Jesus taught us to and some don't. We all must decide what is true and what is false. As to Christianity itself, it is definitely a way of life and Not a religion as some claim. I believe that if we have a close relationship with God and practice what Christ taught us to do, we will be good Christians, living true Christianity and not a religion taught by men. Good post!

Christianity is a religion. It was not started by Christ's visit to Earth. The Old Testament was already written and foretold about Christ's arrival to Earth, making it a fullfillment of Old Testament prophecy.

I think you are from a different planet.

To be clear, christianity is compose of religion and religion is compose of christ believer.

AMEN stefan! Jesus Christ did not come here to start a religion, but to give Life...Everlasting Life. It is a relationship with Him. God bless you!

Christianity is also a religion, but more than that. It is a philosophy, but more than that. It is a lifestyle, but more than that. Great misunderstandings arise when people try to deny any of those elements in Christianity. I plainly agree with you in that Christianity is not about going to church, praying ... but you can't exclude neither assembying in community nor prayer because they are part of it. Yes, I believe that Jesus came to give us a good living with God, but that's not all. It is very sad that so many people impoverish Christian life by falling into the extremes: or they take it very religiously, very fundamental, very regulized, very exclusive, very Old Testament ... or they make it very individual, very liberal, very pluralistic, very inclusive, very Postmodernity. Neither version is true to God's design.

You are correct, Christianity is not a religion, at least for the true Christians. There are some that do rituals and deeds thinking they are ok, but it is about relationship, not what we do, but how we live. In fact, those who say the true Christians are in religion should look up the root word for religion, (in the Hebrew, the root meaning, not the meaning), it means bondage. Jesus came to set us free from religion, he wants a relationship. People who believe this is a religion is like saying that my relationship with my husband/children/family/friends is a religion. That would be like saying, "Yep I have a great religion with my children" instead of saying that I have a great relationship with my children. Unfortunately this is a hard concept for people to accept because of Christianity's horrible background in dealing with the unbelievers.

Yes, it is not a religion, it is just a name of a group of people who believe in christ. . .example of a religion is Catholic, protestant and etc.

Yes very true is this. Religion is nothing but a group of follower. Religion was not fouded by the people whom we say that they are the founder. Gurus used to preach their deciple and these bloody deciple gave those thought a shape og religion and principles

I think i can come into your opinion , aswell as commenting on it. You are right saying christianity is a way of living , and not going to church or so. But why would christianity not be a religion? A religion doesnt specify you have to go to church , it claims to be helpfull in living you life in a good way , and to give some anwsers to questions who are difficult to understand. So saying christianity is not a religion is not good i think , indeed , its a way of living , but thats what i understand under a religion :)