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Your statement is conditional in that it only applies to those who accept the Bible,
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No - Not at all. God is at all times existent, although numerous people may disagree and use numerous amounts of "evidence."
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specifically the New Testament, as a valid source for defining religion.
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Again, no. That is similar to the following: I have a black pen. You disagree and believe it is blue. But of course, it is always Black even though you disagree.
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Each religion is the ultimate truth to those who believe in it.
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No, because Christians KNOW that God is always existent and Omni Everything at All Times.
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Religious belief is exclusionary. It's all about defining who belongs to "our" group and who doesn't, like most clubs and membership-based organizations. Those who belong gain the benefits reserved for members in addition to getting to feel special, a member of a select group.
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No. Christianity is Free for All People. We encourage people to come and see what is True and Wonderful.
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As long as we all collectively understand what we're talking about, who cares what terms are used?
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Because people do not understand the difference. "Religion" is a term that is used by the world and in a worldly term - Christians are not of the world.
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It is a religion. In fact, anything believed strongly enough takes on a religious character, though others may not recognize it as such.
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No, the world calls it a "Religion" - again.