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Bible Note: 10-4, by definition you're right, and by James' measure of religion: Jam 1:26 "If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless." (NASB), you have biblical support. And Webster: (definition 4) "Any system of faith and worship. In this sense, religion comprehends the belief and worship of pagans and Mohammedans, as well as of christians; any religion consisting in the belief of a superior power or powers governing the world, and in the worship of such power or powers. Thus we speak of the religion of the Turks, of the Hindoos, of the Indians, etc., as well as of the christian religion. We speak of false religion, as well as of true religion." So you can't sever Chritianity, the "Way", from a definition which includes Scientology, Islam, Brahma Koumaris, peyote cults and JWs. I didn't know there was a taboo. I stand corrected, Hank. Colin |