THE TOP 10 DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN RELATIONSHIP AND RELIGION Distinction 10: Relationship is joyful. Religion is painful.Distinction 9: Relationship disciplines. Religion punishes.Distinction 8: Relationship is more heart than head. Religion is more head than heart.Distinction 7: Relationship embraces diversity. Religion demands conformity.Distinction 6: Relationship seeks to serve. Religion seeks to be served.Distinction 5: Relationship is forgiving. Religion is condemning.Distinction 4: Relationship has friends. Religion has followers.Distinction 3: Relationship is transformational. Religion is transactional.Distinction 2: Relationship is freedom. Religion is a prison.Distinction 1 Relationship is eternal. Religion is temporary.