There is a difference between religion and christianity. Religion takes the word of God and makes it line up with religious thinking. Christianity is when you use the word of God and try to line yourself up with the word of God. You can tell the difference between religion and Christianity by examining the fruit in the lives of people. If the person or (vine ) demonstrates love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control: then they are of the christian vine and they produce christian fruits. If the person is religious you will not see those fruits demonstarted in their life, you will be more apt. to see judgement. Check out the Fruits of the spirit in NKJV Galatians 5:22) Have a Blessed Day