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This is an interesting question and it opens a fantastic pathway for discussion.

Often, people refer to "religion" as different ways of believing in God.

For example, if a person were to say "Name three major religions," the typical answers might be something like "Christianity, Islam, Buddhism."

Now, it might do us well do define what we mean by "religion."

In strict terms, what a person believes as true might be defined as "faith," and "religion" might be defined as "what a person does to show his or her allegiance to faith."

Taken in that sense, the "religion" practiced by Christians contains many practices, and may include:

partaking in communion,

baptism,

spending time with other believers,

reading scripture,

or helping others.

In terms of faith, however, Christians believe that Jesus is the gateway to a satisfactory relationship with God, made possible by His sacrifice of His life.

This makes it more clear what Christians practice: an appropriate relationship with Jesus which includes believing His sacrifice is the foundation of Christian faith, and, because of that faith, practicing religious behaviors like baptism or ministering to the poor.

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