Quote Originally Posted by Pindar
This is flawed. It is flawed because it is oxymoronic. Membership suggests some standard whereby the designation can be made. If one can be a member one can also not be a member. It therefore cuts against the 'fixed' notion of religion. The standard is therefore dependant on the individual and if the individual is the primary factor then the motivations (beliefs) of the individual are relevant.
Use your logic on American citizenship.....

There is nothing oxy with members of religions. It's all about adminsitration in a large social structure....