In relation to becoming "A new Creature in Christ" the Bible says this:"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is [required to become] A NEW CREATURE: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become NEW." (2 Corinthians 5:17)"For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision [or 'religious' traditions or beliefs] availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but A NEW CREATURE."  ...