Topic: Is bitcoin a religion? - page 7. (Read 6701 times)
Bitcoin is not a religion, bitcoin is a cryptocurrency created by humans, used for transactions digitally. I am confused how bitcoin can be said as religion? may be able to say as our digital era now is ERA BITCOIN not religion.
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7.25.3.6.5 (02-23-1999)
Religious Belief Defined
The term "religious" as used in IRC 501(c)(3) is not subject to precise definition. The leading interpretation of the term was made by the Supreme Court in United States v. Seeger, 380 U.S. 163 (1965), in which the Court interpreted the phrase "religious training and belief" as used in the Universal Military Training and Service Act, 50 U.S.C. section 456 (j), in determining an individual’s eligibility for exemption from military service on religious grounds. The Court formulated the following definition: "A sincere and meaningful belief which occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that filled by the God of those admittedly qualifying for the exemption comes within the statutory definition."
The Court elaborated upon the Seeger definition in Welsh v. United States, 398 U.S. 33 (1970), stating that "f an individual deeply and sincerely holds beliefs that are purely ethical or moral in source and content but that nevertheless impose upon him a duty of conscience to refrain from participating in any war at any time, those beliefs certainly occupy in the life of that individual a place parallel to that filled by... God in the lives of traditionally religious persons." Thus, religious beliefs include many beliefs (for example, Taoism, Buddhism, and Secular Humanism) that do not posit the existence of a Supreme Being in the conventional sense.
Religious Belief Defined
The term "religious" as used in IRC 501(c)(3) is not subject to precise definition. The leading interpretation of the term was made by the Supreme Court in United States v. Seeger, 380 U.S. 163 (1965), in which the Court interpreted the phrase "religious training and belief" as used in the Universal Military Training and Service Act, 50 U.S.C. section 456 (j), in determining an individual’s eligibility for exemption from military service on religious grounds. The Court formulated the following definition: "A sincere and meaningful belief which occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that filled by the God of those admittedly qualifying for the exemption comes within the statutory definition."
The Court elaborated upon the Seeger definition in Welsh v. United States, 398 U.S. 33 (1970), stating that "f an individual deeply and sincerely holds beliefs that are purely ethical or moral in source and content but that nevertheless impose upon him a duty of conscience to refrain from participating in any war at any time, those beliefs certainly occupy in the life of that individual a place parallel to that filled by... God in the lives of traditionally religious persons." Thus, religious beliefs include many beliefs (for example, Taoism, Buddhism, and Secular Humanism) that do not posit the existence of a Supreme Being in the conventional sense.
http://www.irs.gov/irm/part7/irm_07-025-003.html
bitcoin is not a religion and is not the same as religion.
I do not think there is a religion to me religion that has a great spiritual meaning as well as faith for it. Bitcoin is a currency only if it is possible that it will replace gold if its price is more stable 
I agree with you.
Religion is connected with our spiritual life, relationship with God, purpose of life etc.
Religion have purpose to give us internal guidance based on holy books and tradition.
We have faith in bitcoin, of course, but we also have faith in our country president, sport club, friend, our business etc.
We can't call it religion, of course.
It's different kind of faith.
I do not think there is a religion to me religion that has a great spiritual meaning as well as faith for it. Bitcoin is a currency only if it is possible that it will replace gold if its price is more stable
no its not cuz bitcoin is digital coin not religion funny bro
Satoshism
That's a nice one. It would deserve a thread of itself. Hey, perhaps I'll do it!
Lol is obvious that is not, is more likely a payment method than a Religion, is an online payment decetralized method peer to peer, that's what it is
Bitcoin will never be a religion because its all about works, money, exchange, services , all thing have an equal value to any services and the works of religion never depends on money.
Absolutely not, USD and Euro aren't religion. BTC is just another currency, nothing of a religion
NO
We believe in it, but it is not a religion.
We believe that it is the greatest thing happened the last five years, but it is not qualified as a religion.
We believe that it is the greatest thing happened the last five years, but it is not qualified as a religion.
Bitcoin is a means of earning, not religion. Bitcoin believes that he can provide them with a better life. Gold also brings good profits, but it's not equated with religion.
bitcoin not related about religion
bitcoin is not a religion to worship and praise. The use of bitcoin and its benefits give us hope to gain money that can support our needs. Bitcoin is just digital money
Bitcoin It's an addiction and a lifestyle, but real money, that can be raised with bitcoin, are.
Bitcoin It's an addiction and a lifestyle, but real money, that can be raised with bitcoin, are.
Is Bitcoin a religion?
Not for those who believe that God is controlling Bitcoin for their benefit.
Not for those who believe that God is controlling Bitcoin for their benefit.
Bitcoin has his own god. Maybe his name is Saint Satoshi)))
But I would not have made a crypto currency religious
Bitcoin is the only religion which unites people. They are the representatives of all religions and atheists. We argue among themselves there is a God or not, but bitcoin is all we recognize. Maybe our God is a bitcoin?
What are you talking about? Do you know what are you saying? God is not a bitcoin, bitcoin is just a digital currency where it can gives everbody an opportunity to have source of income but not creator of nature, neither the galaxy of the universe, bitcoin is maybe god in terms of technology but not in natural things made by God. 
Bitcoin can not be a religion as well as any other currency. In religion there must be rules, God, scriptures and places for prayers. No currency can provide this, because it is only a means of payment.
If THIS "religion" can teach us how to be a good person, teach us how success can be achieved through a lot of hard work and patience, maybe it COULD be a new religion 
Is Bitcoin a religion?
Not for those who believe that God is controlling Bitcoin for their benefit.
Not for those who believe that God is controlling Bitcoin for their benefit.
It's an addiction and a lifestyle, but real money, that can be raised with bitcoin, are.
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