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The dictionary may use Noah Webster's name, but never, never the definitions of words for our Archetypal, Republican form of government: 1828 Dictionary "Religion: RELIGION, noun relij'on. [Latin religio, from religo, to bind anew; re and ligo, to bind. This word seems originally to have signified an oath or vow to the gods, or the obligation of such an oath or vow, which was held very sacred by the Romans.]

1. religion in its most comprehensive sense, includes a belief in the being and perfections of God, in the revelation of his will to man, in man's obligation to obey his commands, in a state of reward and punishment, and in man's accountableness to God; and also true godliness or piety of life, with the practice of all moral duties. It therefore comprehends theology, as a system of doctrines or principles, as well as practical piety; for the practice of moral duties without a belief in a divine lawgiver, and without reference to his will or commands, is not religion

2. religion as distinct from theology, is godliness or real piety in practice, consisting in the performance of all known duties to God and our fellow men, in obedience to divine command, or from love to God and his law. James 1:26.

3. religion as distinct from virtue, or morality, consists in the performance of the duties we owe directly to God, from a principle of obedience to his will. Hence we often speak of religion and virtue, as different branches of one system, or the duties of the first and second tables of the law.

Let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion

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

5. The rites of religion; in the plural."

2013's merrium-webster's Religion: Full Definition of RELIGION

1
a :  the state of a religious
b (1) :  the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) :  commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance
2
:  a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices
3
archaic :  scrupulous conformity :  conscientiousness
4
:  a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith
— re·li·gion·less adjective
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Examples of RELIGION

Many people turn to religion for comfort in a time of crisis.
There are many religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
Shinto is a religion that is unique to Japan.
Hockey is a religion in Canada.
Politics are a religion to him.
Where I live, high school football is religion.
Food is religion in this house.
Origin of RELIGION

Middle English religioun, from Anglo-French religiun, Latin religion-, religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious practice, perhaps from religare to restrain, tie back — more at rely
First Known Use: 13th century

Not a very good definition in 2013; but very much in keeping with 9 drafting members of the socialist-communist-skewed, homo sapiens' cognitive attributes Universal Declaration of Human Rights, absent truth and God; for it is carfully worded to eliminate the "Religion" meaning of the First part of five parts of the First Amendment of The bill of Rights.