faith and religion

2-I think that it’s worth mentioning that I think there is a very big difference between faith and religion. I believe that my faith is my relationship with God and that my religion is {one of} the means in which I celebrate that faith. Faith can exist without religion and religion {sadly} can exist without faith. I know many people whose faith is dictated by their religion. I am not one of those people. My faith existed long before I ever stepped foot in a church and will continue to do so.- Gen, otawa, Ontario, canada