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Re: Define religion - May 11th 2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BDF View Post
I just want to hear what people understand by the word religion. In general.


To me, religion, is a belief system. Belief in anything whatsoever. Doesn't have to be a "higher power".





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A belief system would be a philosophy, not religion. Religion is a belief that pertains to the creation of the Universe, non-factual, and usually contains the idea of deity. Your definition is too broad.


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