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First, I would like to state that Christianity is not a religion. Many hear that and say, “How can you say that?” When you google Christianity, it pops up in the search engine as a religion. In order for you to understand just how wrong the search engine is, as are many who call themselves Christians, let’s give the general definition of what the term religion means, then I will give you the Jordan Wells version. A religion, as defined by the world or un-churched, is an organized collection of beliefs, cultural systems, and world views that relate humanity to an order of existence. Many religions have narratives, symbols, and sacred histories that aim to explain the meaning of life, the origin of life, or the universe. My definition of religion is similar: man trying to work his way to God, trying to find God. Religion puts God at the top of a pyramid, and…

The origin of this word anointing comes from an ancient near east practice of shepherds. Lice and other dangerous insects would often get into the wool of sheep, and when they got near the sheep’s head, they could burrow into the sheep’s ears and kill the sheep. So the shepherds would pour oil on the sheep’s head. This made the sheep’s wool slippery, making it impossible for insects to get near the sheep’s ears because the insects would slide off. From this, anointing became symbolic of blessing, protection, and empowerment. So the anointing of oil was a sign or a defense from the dangerous attacks of the surrounding enemy. The anointing of God makes you dangerous because it hinders Satan from doing what he wants to in your life. The anointing causes your enemies to slide off as God’s protection covers you completely. It stops, as I just showed, the enemy from burrowing into the…