What is religion?

Religion is a salt and pepper shaker that you can use at your own will. It depends on how you choose to use them that determines what works best for you.

Good luck on your search to the truths that you deem to be true and most of all to your happiness.

So there you have it, salt causes high blood pressure, and leads to heart disease. Religion kills!!!

good for you.

What is religion?

Considering all the posts that start with the phrase "Religion is...." - none of which match any dictionary definition - I don't think the answer is to be found in this forum.

JMHO

re⋅li⋅gion
Spelled Pronunciation [ri-lij-uhn]


–noun1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.
2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion.
3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions.
4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion.
5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith.
6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice.
7. religions, Archaic. religious rites.
8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.
—Idiom
9. get religion, Informal.
a. to acquire a deep conviction of the validity of religious beliefs and practices.
b. to resolve to mend one's errant ways: The company got religion and stopped making dangerous products.