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For a lot of people, when you look at how they spend their time, it is clear that their religion is both their belief system AND their hobby.
Think of the "Bible study" types. They've turned it into a hobby-like activity. Some I knew growing up clearly had nothing else. It was their hobby.
It's not a hobby. They're practicing their faith...it's such a huge difference.
If you spend more time to consider and think about the differences between spirituality and religion, you'd see what I'm getting at. There's a blurring of lines sure, but a lot of these religious activities are not at all necessary for their beliefs, and merely a choice that fulfills them in a similar manner as other hobbies.
In that case it degenerates into superstition...i think
Choosing to believe in one set of imaginary friends over another- or none- is most certainly a hobby by every definition.
It is not essential for life. It is not required by law. People willingly choose and actively continue choosing to engage in the activities in their free time, and report positive feelings from doing so. When doubts arise, other members of the cult try hard to sway them to stay, often using threats. That’s a hobby. And a cult.
I actuallly don't think you can understand this...