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Definition of Religion
Religion

The outward act or form by which men indicate their recognition of the existence of a god or of gods having power over their destiny, to whom obedience, service, and honor are due; the feeling or expression of human love, fear, or awe of some superhuman and overruling power, whether by profession of belief, by observance of rites and ceremonies, or by the conduct of life; a system of faith and worship; a manifestation of piety; as, ethical religions; monotheistic religions; natural religion; revealed religion; the religion of the Jews; the religion of idol worshipers.

Specifically, conformity in faith and life to the precepts inculcated in the Bible, respecting the conduct of life and duty toward God and man; the Christian faith and practice.

A monastic or religious order subject to a regulated mode of life; the religious state; as, to enter religion.

Strictness of fidelity in conforming to any practice, as if it were an enjoined rule of conduct.

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Religion Quotations

Real religion is no religion at all.
Lauryn Hill

Wars have always started over religion.
Glenn Danzig

Music is my religion.
Jimi Hendrix

I believe in the religion of Islam. I believe in Allah and peace.
Muhammad Ali

We need a new religion.
Lauren Hutton

Religion Translations

religion in Afrikaans is godsdiens
religion in Dutch is religie, geloof, godsdienst
religion in French is religion
religion in German is Religon, Religion
religion in Italian is religione
religion in Norwegian is religion
religion in Swedish is religion


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