Ok, I’ll put it like this…. the statues, altar, priests etc… THATS RELIGION. They are outward symbols of man’s attempt to communicate with God. They are NOT GOD! Statues and altars and even priests are NOT NECESSARY to feel God’s presence – in fact, He is NOT present in many! There are many ‘dead’ churches, where they are just going through the motions, and God and His Holy Spirit in fact are Not present!!!
Religion is things like tradition, memorized prayers,going through the motions every Sunday kind of thing…..that is NOT what Christ died to bring about!!!!! He shed His blood on the cross so you would turn to Him in your darkest moments, repent of your sins, and be reborn into a new life! This can happen ANYWHERE – even a nasty old abandoned house that smells like pee!!!! Yes it is important that Christians gather together for worship – but not necessary to salvation! You can feel His presence anywhere, from a grand cathedral to your own bedroom. He loves you, and all he wants is you to repent from your sins – and just love and trust Him!
It is hard to get out from the pre-conceived notions of who God is that we were taught in our youth – I was brought up strict Roman Catholic by grandparents who believed that if you even VISITED another denomination’s church you would go to hell! 
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Religion is things like tradition, memorized prayers,going through the motions every Sunday kind of thing…..that is NOT what Christ died to bring about!!!!! He shed His blood on the cross so you would turn to Him in your darkest moments, repent of your sins, and be reborn into a new life! This can happen ANYWHERE – even a nasty old abandoned house that smells like pee!!!! Yes it is important that Christians gather together for worship – but not necessary to salvation! You can feel His presence anywhere, from a grand cathedral to your own bedroom. He loves you, and all he wants is you to repent from your sins – and just love and trust Him!
It is hard to get out from the pre-conceived notions of who God is that we were taught in our youth – I was brought up strict Roman Catholic by grandparents who believed that if you even VISITED another denomination’s church you would go to hell!
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religion
–noun 1.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
The defenition of religion is not ambigious, your defenition is not a correct one. I would suggest that preaching inacurately will not aid your conversion attempts. 🙂
