Religion

I have realized something I never realized before. Many people in my family believe that my Christian beliefs and relationship with God is just pure religion. I have been thinking on how I would respond to them and how to do it in a simple manner that is easily understood. Religion is a term that is very loosely applied. It is simply man's institution to try to be good enough for God (or a god) through good works and being a "good person". Some religions are also a way to try and understand God, but moreso the former. If man could ever accomplish enough good doings to ever be good enough to enter heaven, than there would simply be no need for a savior, not in the very least. I am positive that my family members know, understand, and even believe in the redemption of the cross and Christ's sacrifice made upon it, and yet they still believe it is religion. How can these two ideals and beliefs coexist together? There is no room for Jesus if we could come up with our own means of saving ourselves and entering heaven. As for the latter reasoning for religion, if we could ever understand God and His ways, what is te point of even believing in Him? He would apparently not be big enough to solve our problems if our human minds could possibly wrap around the concept of an infinitely complicated being such as He. I cannot possibly understand why individuals make assumptions when they don't understand the meaning, but I know their minds are clouded by this world. I have known the Truth since I was young, and it is easily understood and seen through my eyes, the eyes of a believer and Child of the One True God. We must pray that the eyes of our loved ones are opened, and that they will someday see the Truth and the love our Savior has for them, even in the midst of unbelief.