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Originally Posted by paraclete

Religion is ritual, it is not the same, as I said there was something lost in the transition, perhaps caused by persecution by the religiously minded. During the foundation, the disciples spent years in relationship with Jesus, religion was different, they had a temple for that

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Religion is many things, including ritual. But the difference (religion-relationship)is not an issue for me. If it works for you, that's good enough for me.

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Originally Posted by Athos

Religion is many things, including ritual. But the difference (religion-relationship)is not an issue for me. If it works for you, that's good enough for me.

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yes it works for me

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Originally Posted by paraclete

You see what has been lost is that Christianity isn't a religion it is a relationship

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I think that's possible, highly likely, and many don't need the religion/dogma/traditions and customs to have that relationship.

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Originally Posted by talaniman

I think that's possible, highly likely, and many don't need the religion/dogma/traditions and customs to have that relationship.

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Right on Tal

Why am I not shocked by your agreement on this subject? It does feel good to be comfortable congregating around others in the true sense of the word. Its powerful.