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In the bible the word religion is used a lot, for instance, pure religion and undifiled is visiting widows, and the fatherless. Sometimes if asked, we refer to our Faith, as what ever denomination of church we go to. It's just a redefining word connected to a Title, but it could be yes and no, because of this, and more emphasis should be placed on our relationship with the Lord, instead of us being in a denominational religion, or title. Really born again, isn't connected with any denominational religious organization, but with Jesus in a relationship. 
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Hello there! I'm just wondering what the others think about this. I already know the answer, just curious on what the others think about being a Born Again Christian. And to become clear to others as well, some may not understand yet. God bless everyone!
Christianity is a "FAITH."
re·li·gion
noun \ri-ˈli-jən\ : the belief in a god or in a group of gods
: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
: an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group
Full Definition of RELIGION
1
a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion>
b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2
: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3
archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness
4
: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
— re·li·gion·less adjective
Why I hold Christianity apart from "religion" is due to the connotative. To me, religion is a worldly/physical institutional/act of worshiping whatever. I know what James said of "religion,"
James 1:26) If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
27 .) Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
........and when I read his words, then compare them to the definition of "religion," they aren't all that similar in my opinion. I simply hold that "religion" is a worldly/earthly practice of rituals designed to worship whatever god it is the person is worshiping. Christianity is a "faith." Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
For me, faith is a spiritual state of worship, and as God is a Spirit, we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. According to Scripture. Ritualistic worship - "religion" is not really a part of the Christian Faith in my opinion. I understand the denotative meaning of "religion" can be applied to the Christian Faith, but I believe it is really a mistake to do so. But, now, that may just be me.......so........
noun \ri-ˈli-jən\ : the belief in a god or in a group of gods
: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
: an interest, a belief, or an activity that is very important to a person or group
Full Definition of RELIGION
1
a : the state of a religious <a nun in her 20th year of religion>
b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2
: a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3
archaic : scrupulous conformity : conscientiousness
4
: a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
— re·li·gion·less adjective
Why I hold Christianity apart from "religion" is due to the connotative. To me, religion is a worldly/physical institutional/act of worshiping whatever. I know what James said of "religion,"
James 1:26) If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
27 .) Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
........and when I read his words, then compare them to the definition of "religion," they aren't all that similar in my opinion. I simply hold that "religion" is a worldly/earthly practice of rituals designed to worship whatever god it is the person is worshiping. Christianity is a "faith." Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
For me, faith is a spiritual state of worship, and as God is a Spirit, we must worship Him in spirit and in truth. According to Scripture. Ritualistic worship - "religion" is not really a part of the Christian Faith in my opinion. I understand the denotative meaning of "religion" can be applied to the Christian Faith, but I believe it is really a mistake to do so. But, now, that may just be me.......so........
@ Jakalyna
I liked that you said: "... Really born again, isn't connected with any denominational religious organization, but with Jesus in a relationship..."
And also I would have said: " and more emphasis could be placed in our relationship with the Lord, by being more related to people in need." (James 1:27 )
But James 3:3 is acknowledged.
I liked that you said: "... Really born again, isn't connected with any denominational religious organization, but with Jesus in a relationship..."
And also I would have said: " and more emphasis could be placed in our relationship with the Lord, by being more related to people in need." (James 1:27 )
But James 3:3 is acknowledged.