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People talk about "our Christianity, our Buddhism" and what they are really talking about is their opinion of Christ or Buddha. People think that religion is the problem but as I said words can have different definitions.

The ancient word in the Greek θρησκεία or threskeia which we see translated "religion" also had two major definitions, just like the modern word religion has two major definitions floating around in our own history. Society will fluctuate between those two definitions depending on the inclination of the heart of the people.

One definition says religion is what you think about God or gods or the power of creation. Your opinion of these matters can be called religion.

But another definition of religion is quite different.. Religion was also said to be how you provided for or cared for your neighbor. Some would say it is how you "love" your neighbor as your self...

The first definition has led to persecution and murder, even wars between so called religious groups with differing opinions about God.

Since they think that is what religion is about rather than tending to their duty to their fellow man in that loved mentioned in the other definition. That word love in ancient text is also translated charity.

You see religion can be part of the problem or part of the solution depending on which definition of religion you want to accept as true.

If you want to believe that religion is your opinion of God you will not take care of one another in time of need through love.

If you think religion is how you love one another through charity and self sacrifice then your society will take another course.

Why would you choose the definition of religion that says it is your opinion about God or Christ or Buddha, "our Christianity, our Buddhism?

Because you have a vain egotistical selfish spirit in you. Why would you accept the definition of religion which includes how you perform your love of your neighbor through charity and voluntary self sacrifice? Because you have a spirit of sacrifice, forgiveness and love of life equally for your neighbor as yourself.

So there you have it religion can be the problem or the solution depending on your definition but the definition you accept depends on the spirit writing on your heart and upon your mind.

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