Relationship vs. Religion

*Railroad* ^(Premo) · 07-01-2012, 08:22 PM

My relationship with Christ makes religion a laugh, a fabrication which fails miserably to meet the needs of the soul. People are chased away by the canned religion thing. Do you characterize your position as a relationship or a religiion? Or as a nothing?

b23hqb · 07-01-2012, 08:42 PM

Being a Christian is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, based on our personal acceptance of His sacrifice on the cross of Calvary for the remission of our sins.

Religion has nothing to do with it. Religion is for those who do not know Christ.

That is all.

Radiant1 · 07-02-2012, 08:13 AM

Your poll options are lacking. I have a personal relationship with Christ. Religion is a tool used to enhance that relationship. Both/And not Either/Or.

Cheeky1 · 07-02-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Railroad

My relationship with Christ makes religion a laugh, a fabrication which fails miserably to meet the needs of the soul.

I don't believe religion is intended to meet the needs of the soul.

Quote:

People are chased away by the canned religion thing.

You got that right. Even using the word "canned", I think, gives it too much credit. Even canned foods are edible and hold their nutrients.

The most meaningful personal relationships I've made with other people were made outside of the church.

I've come to the conclusion - I just don't fit in with religion, or at church.

*Bird Dog* ^(Premo) · 07-02-2012, 09:14 AM

My religion strengthens my relationship.

Very simple.

StoneThrower · 07-02-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Radiant1

Your poll options are lacking. I have a personal relationship with Christ. Religion is a tool used to enhance that relationship. Both/And not Either/Or.

Concur, a lot of people think they know Christ or at least their version of Him, the question is does he know them.

StoneThrower · 07-02-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheeky1

The most meaningful personal relationships I've made with other people were made outside of the church.

I've come to the conclusion - I just don't fit in with religion, or at church.

Sorry to hear that, a lot of that depends on both the leadership of the church and the people, whether they are authentic. A real church, is a family of believers and a lot of times are closer than flesh and blood. Our church is that way even with the singles we dont feel out of place.

*Bird Dog* ^(Premo) · 07-02-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheeky1

I don't believe religion is intended to meet the needs of the soul.

I've come to the conclusion - I just don't fit in with religion, or at church.

I find that particularly sad.

b23hqb · 07-02-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by StoneThrower

Sorry to hear that, a lot of that depends on both the leadership of the church and the people, whether they are authentic. A real church, is a family of believers and a lot of times are closer than flesh and blood. Our church is that way even with the singles we dont feel out of place.

Absolutely agree. Our church family is the same way, but we don't call ourselves religious, either.

We just call ourselves Christians - brothers and sisters in Christ.

Cheeky1 · 07-02-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bird Dog

I find that particularly sad.

Yeah. Me too.

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07-01-2012, 08:22 PM	#1
Railroad ^(Premo) 500000 tons of USA Steel Member Since: Jan 2005 Location: Branch line Posts: 8,544	Relationship vs. Religion My relationship with Christ makes religion a laugh, a fabrication which fails miserably to meet the needs of the soul. People are chased away by the canned religion thing. Do you characterize your position as a relationship or a religiion? Or as a nothing? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook hotcoffee likes this.
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07-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
b23hqb Registered User Member Since: Sep 2011 Location: Lurking in the background in flat, humid Fl Posts: 3,093	Being a Christian is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, based on our personal acceptance of His sacrifice on the cross of Calvary for the remission of our sins. Religion has nothing to do with it. Religion is for those who do not know Christ. That is all. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook Railroad and hotcoffee like this. __________________ “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” - President James A. Garfield
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07-02-2012, 08:13 AM	#3
Radiant1 Soul Probe Member Since: Apr 2007 Location: at the mountaintop Posts: 5,647	Your poll options are lacking. I have a personal relationship with Christ. Religion is a tool used to enhance that relationship. Both/And not Either/Or. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook Zguy28 and libby like this. __________________ "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly." ~ Richard Bach "If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we are not really living. Growth demands a temporary surrender of security." ~ Gail Sheehy
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07-02-2012, 09:14 AM	#5
Bird Dog ^(Premo) Bird Dog Member Since: Aug 2006 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 1,727	My religion strengthens my relationship. Very simple. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook Radiant1 likes this.
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