NearertoGod

Oh, congratulations SC! Hugs.

Theophilus

For me it is both a relationship and a religian.


Cliff

Beloved

Gee, I had to think about this one...

It's definitely a wonderful relationship with God.

However, when learning or teaching about the precepts of the faith, would that be called a religion?

Love your reply, Larry

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Shalom

( SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord. )

Beloved
1 Corinthians 14:1 Let Love be your highest goal.

Boanerges

I love yours more!

seekinghokmah

Religion is the form we wrap around the relationship...it can be either positive OR negative depending what drives it.

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Good questions, when answered, innevitably lead to better ones. The light is in the search, and the search itself is the destination.

J. Damascene

Define religion, then define relationship, and I can give you my answer.

James B

It's a belief in my opinion, not a religion.

Boanerges

From Dictionary.com

re·li·gion /rɪˈlɪdʒən/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ri-lij-uhn]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1.a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. 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.
6.something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.

NearertoGod

Thanks, Boan!

J. Damascene

Now for "relationship," if you don't mind?