Differing Definitions
First, there is almost always a differ in the way people viewing ‘religion’ in these interactions. A non-Christian might think:
religion - a set of belief relating to a higher power
Whereas the Christian in this situation is using the term to mean
religion - a set of practices related to God that you have to do to be a part of the group
So this different definition usually slips people up and we end up talking past each other.
To clarify the Christian point, use the 2nd definition. Another way to put this is to say
”Christianity is not religious, it’s relational. Which can look the same sometimes.”
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“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.””
People will often say that Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. Lots of times, the reason is to get away from the negative connotation that the word ‘religion’ has (oppressive, strict, closed-minded, hateful, etc.), but there’s more to it than one might think. Let’s get into it.
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