There might be more religions
than there are stars, but I doubt it, God's Handiwork exceeds men's thoughts.
The following was taken from a word definition.
These say nothing about relationship.
Religion is not Relationship
Religion is a form of rituals, formalities, and organizational ideas, that not necessarily are in align with God's Word.
I want to forget this, but it creeps up once in a while , and this is the once in a while day. One time someone told me, a white collar worker, meaning, he had a few properties, and nothing to do with me, as I was renting.
There was an issue with the hot water heater, and he very much bad mouthed me, and said, I don't want to discuss this any more, as I'm on my way to church, but I will never forgive you."
This very much shows the carnal mind, of the flesh side of us.
Jesus said, to Nicodemus, you must be born again, he said, how when I am of full age, go back into my mother's womb?
Christ said, you must be born again of the spirit, for flesh, and blood cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
I wonder to this day, even if he is alive, but to say that and go to church, why go? Formality, giving, a show of giving, but the heart isn't right. There is a verse that says, this:
Leave your offering, and go and get it right, with your brother, for the Lord does not accept it, even as Cain's offering he did not.
How often does the mouth offend others, and then taking communion without repentance, or an apology, you know it says, this is why some of you have already died, as to partake of it unworthily, or are sick amongst yourselves.
Offenses will come, for it says it's impossible that they do, but woe unto him who offends one of these who believe in me it goes on to say.
There needs to be a turn around, being racist, is just being hateful, and hate is not of God, no matter how you sugar coat it, so, and so, role model, is nothing but your idols. Just to look at someone, hatred and anger could get stirred up, however, it says, stir yourselves up in the love of God.
He who loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love.
We become God's if we accept Christ, and bear fruits, and they remain, it's a very realistic reality, that there is a God.
Hearing, reading, writing etc. is not doing,
Be ye doers of the word, it says,
Get real with God, for he is very Real.
Definition of Religion
1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. 3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.