Is believing in God the same as believing in Religion? No

Believing in God is a personal choice.

Believing in religion I really can't completely understand.

Because Believing in God is a personal relationship with God.

But, what is religion?

Religion is joining a group of people so you can associate and do business with them.

It is sort of like joining a country club.

There is not much difference really.

So, believing in God is a personal relationship whereas joining a religion you often give up your personal relationship with God and give it over to a religion or priest or minister.

This isn't logical to me except to make friends and increase your business holdings.