discuss What do you mean by practicing religion?

[Yama]

If you are religious, probably you are practicing religion. But what exactly is practicing religion? Is having deep connection to God and following the path mentioned in the books enough or do you need to go to religious institution regularly, pray to God regularly, and if someone mocks your religion, try to defend religion, or even fight for religion.

 

[Harsh World]

I think practicing religion is a spectrum from the acknowledgment of the basic religious beliefs and practices, without all the participation, to a fuller extent of praying daily, going to church, etc., and making it a larger part of one's life.

 

[Maina]

I don't practice religion. In other words I don't sit to worship God, I don't pray.

 

[Kross]

When you practice religion, you keep to the principles of that religion. You abide by the teachings and attend worship sessions regularly. You do the things that the religious doctrine tells you to do. And you are conscious of your religion in your dealings.

 

[Jason]

The Bible says only doers, not just hearers, are justified so that is about truly following religion.

 

[ActionAce]

Practicing religion to me is beyond just following the rules and attending worship sessions. It's more of your faith and being mindful of what you do. It also entails striving hard to follow the principles of your religion.

 

[King Belieal]

When someone adheres to the tenets and practices of a particular religion, they are religious. They always go to religious gathering, live their lifestyles according to the teachings of that religion. That's one indicator of a believer. I practice a religion personally.