Is Bitcoin a religion?

[Huntler1993]

Considering your definition then bitcoin is not a religion but more like a fraternity although it might have some aspect of religious features.

[dekafee79]

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

if 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.

I think Bitcoin is strategically, It is not religion. Be patient, carreful, discipline are the key to invest in bitcoin.

[alltalk]

Strongly disagree. Bitcoin is not a religion. Bitcoin is a dream that people believe can make it accepted around the world. And will be a new revolution for a digital asset or digital currency at future. It's a dream, not a religion. Religion has more complex coverage that covers everything in our life. 

[Vidaia]

I see it as being our ideologies but not a religion. Religion entails a lot and I don't see bitcoin as one even though it might come off strong for some people it does not mean is a religion. you don't necessarily call everything you believe in religion.

[Mengkay07]

I see it as being our ideologies but not a religion. Religion entails a lot and I don't see bitcoin as one even though it might come off strong for some people it does not mean is a religion. you don't necessarily call everything you believe in religion.

Bitcoin is not a religion. Bitcoin is a digital crypto currency that is really becoming more amazing due to the amazing volume and price that is now considerable as gold.

[moonking]

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

if 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.

While I think some people are religious about bitcoin, money, sports, or tv, those things are not religion in itself.  Religion tackles the meaning of life, with or without a central god.  If this term is thrown out, than everything and anything is religion, from frood and tv to playing sports and bitcoin.

[Quart]

No. Bitcoin will never be a religion. Bitcoin is a human creation and new technology in digital world. It is an alternative way for investment nowadays.

[Master107]

Bitcoin is not a religion rather it is a form of newly kind of business which is about technologies basis. No internet no bitcoin, no gadgets no connection. Money is including with this kind of business.

[Doctor]

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

if 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.

No, Bitcoin is not religion. Bitcoin is crypto currency and very profitable for investment and trading.

[Bit]

Whatever people state about Bitcoin, and even if Bitcoin is very crucial in this life. But I will never say Bitcoin is a religion. The fundamental reason is "Religion is not human creation".

[rizqillah]

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

if 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.

In my opinion bitcoin is digital currency, It is goodnfor investment and trading. It is not religion.

[Fenix]

Bitcoin has nothing to do with religion, because it is a payment system, digital money. Here we need a sober economic calculation and a deep study of the crypto-currency market. If anyone believes in bitcoin as a higher power, he will necessarily lose and suffer material losses.

[bigzone]

Bitcoin is not a religion. Bitcoin is an electronic currency that functions to make payments. The crypto currency is better than paper money, because it is easier to use, transaction fees are cheaper and cannot be forged.

[Alpha]

Religion could be define us ritual practices.
We cannot see any ritual activities when we do trading.
We didn't wash our habds, feet, face.
Bitcoin is business and not religion.

[nagato]

it's very funny if this becomes a question. Bitcoin is money that can be channeled by people who need according to religious orders ..