I was listening to a talk by a Buddhist monk, and he said something interesting. He said one can be spiritual without being religious, and religious without being spiritual. I think I have always believed that, but hadn’t given it much thought till that talk. It’s an interesting point.
For some people the two terms may be synonymous. I think they are definately different. One can find spirituality through religion I think, but religion itself is an organized belief system to which one can belong and follow it’s ‘rules’, ‘perform’ the actions required without being spiritual at all. I’m sure we’ve all come across examples of that.
I agree with you. Spirituality seems to be more of a person’s own relationship with a supreme being, or else that personal connection to the spiritual side of our lives.
Religion is a medium to achieve that I think. Spirituality is our spiritual relationship with ourselves and with “god”. Religion is simply a word we use to describe/understand the process of seeking that spiritual fulfillment.
more spirituality and less religion might make the world a much better place?
Good question Oz!
Hi Evangeline;
Glad to see you writing again.
Religion helps some understand, yet I find as I get a little older I am discovering more by acknowledging and considering that which touches me in life through my senses.
I am convinced and have always been sure that there is an entity that created and watches over us spiritually.
Being a stubborn and argumentative type, I have voiced my frustrations and displeasure with God, but in hindsight that was me not understanding or willing to accept that which is. That which binds us.
Have a great weekend!
Your friend
Robert