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robert hough
I try to avoid using the term "religion", when referencing salvation or Jesus Christ. To my way of thinking religion is simply doing something (ANYTHING) repeatedly. You can be religious about brushing your teeth 3 times a day, washing your hands for 30 seconds, letting your car warm up before driving, etc. etc. Obviously these actions have nothing, whatsoever, to do with God, Jesus, salvation or anything spiritual.
The "spiritual" religions are all worthless. This includes all of the ways people try to do things, thinking that it is making "points" for them with God.
It seems to me that spiritual "religions" are used by people trying to do something to gain salvation, or favor with God. True spiritual salvation is a gift. If you have to work, in order to get something, it is not a gift.
I am, therefore, NOT religious, but God loves me anyway, and I love Him because He loved me first!