Religious?

A while ago, I was blogging about Language appropriateness and happened to fall into a very interesting topic!! 
So, if you've read my other postings or actually know me, I am a Christian- a Believer in the Gospel! 


And as I've said before, people often ask me "Are you Religious?" and I always answer in the negative, because indeed, I am not. And if you are a Believer and agree with what is written below- I believe that you will find that you are not religious either!

Religious vs non-Religious
(And I cannot take credit for all of this- this information was sparked by a discussion with another friend. )

Christianity is rooted in the Gospel. The world’s other religions (or more collectively, “religion”) are/is not. The difference has colossal implications. Consider this:

Religion says God will love us if we obey him. The Gospel says God has always loved us and continues to love us despite our disobedience.

Religion tells us that both “good” people and “bad” people exist. The Gospel tells us that we are all “bad” people who are judged to be either righteous or unrighteous.

Religion insists we can determine what is moral and good. The Gospel insists we should trust in Jesus Christ, the only man to live a truly moral and good life.

Religion tells us why God will give us material things. The Gospel tells us God has freely blessed us with grace and providence.

Religion reveals what we should do. The Gospel reveals what God has done.

Religion explains how man can reach up to God. The Gospel explains how God reached down to us.

Religion teaches man how to please God enough to obtain happiness and salvation. The Gospel teaches us that Jesus is & will always be enough.

Religion talks about the struggle to win the battle of life. The Gospel talks about the joy of knowing that the battle for life has already been fought and won by Christ, despite what situations appear to be on a day to day basis.  

Being Religious refers to the traditions & rules upheld, but when you are in LOVE, there are no rules. You do things out of love-- just like in a romantic relationship or marriage, you are not forced to refrain from or to actually do anything -- your actions are led by passion & driven by desire (at least they should be!!!).