2006-07-12 15:23:32 · 25 answers · asked by anak sendu 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion is a system of belief and worship
Spirituality is of the soul or mind
Your connection with God
2006-07-12 15:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. There's a big difference. A spiritual person may not have a "religion" just like a "religious" person may not have any real "spirituality". Though combining the two would mean that there would be a religious person with a strong spirituality. In my opinion, that would be the best of both worlds.
2006-07-12 22:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by eckox2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Spirituality does not have to involve religion or God. Even an atheist can be spiritual. It is an inner feeling.
Religion is more towards organization based on common beliefs of a community or society. Normally involves a central figure. Call it God or whatever. Normally it is practiced by lots of people.
2006-07-12 22:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by crazyhumans2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion:
Noun
1. a. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe. b. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship. 2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order. 3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader. 4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
Spirituality:
Noun
Inflected forms: pl.spir·i·tu·al·i·ties 1. The state, quality, manner, or fact of being spiritual. 2. The clergy. 3. Something, such as property or revenue, that belongs to the church or to a cleric. Often used in the plural.
2006-07-12 23:10:42 · answer #4 · answered by blue_bee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion and religious are terms used mainly by Christians, or those who have a God-centered faith. Spirituality is a term that is usually used by those who believe they are living rightfully without sin, but do not base their beliefs around God, or on one central being. In other words, Religion is more belonging to a group, while Spirituality is more individual.
2006-07-12 22:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Religions were created by man and contain specific demands and rituals. Spirituality is your belief in, or relationship with, God (or whatever name you want to give it). It means you believe in a source or higher power. It does not require you to go to church every week and recite prayers about how "unworthy" you are. I am very spiritual but NOT religious. I've studied numerous religions and continue to do so but I "take the best and leave the rest" from each of them.
2006-07-12 22:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to clarify the terms that you laid out. First off, Christianity is not a religion, it is a relationship, with Christ and fellow believers. To analogize, religion is like a person standing over someone in wheelchair and demanding that they get up and walk, Christ picks you up out of the chair and carries you on His shoulders, that is the essence of true Christianity.
Spiritualism is a very loose term. To me, someone can claim to be spiritual and worship demons. It allows for the individual to make up their own beliefs and worship whomever or whatever they wish. The unfortunate thing is, these individuals are deceiving themselves. The truth is, spirituality and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee, but won't get you near the kingdom of God.
2006-07-12 22:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Not all religions are of the teachings of the word of God. Religions today have fallen awas from spirituality and lean towards money and building bigger churches to bring in more money. More members means more money.
Spirituality is being in the spirit and holding onto the word of God and living your life according to that word. Spirituality is like being one with God through constand prayer, and study of the Holy bible every day.
2006-07-12 22:28:32 · answer #8 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion cannot saved us from the damnation prepared for the unbelievers of Christ.religion is just like a school who teaches man but there are some religions called cult or false teaching to mislead man away from the truth.be wise in searching. how? read the Bible 66 books only not those with addition. u will know what the real will of God.spirituality mean uare filled by God's spirit or the fruit of the Holy Spirit like love,peace,longsuffering,joy,temperance,gentleness etc. these are some of the proofs that we are ruled by God's spirit.
2006-07-12 22:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by beverly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would.
Religion is focused spiritual belief in a concept, while spirituality is just belief in a subject. There aren't any specifics there.
2006-07-12 22:28:26 · answer #10 · answered by mroof! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, religion is an organization based on certain doctrines.
Spirituality is an individual belief system.
I am spiritual but follow no religion, or rather, facets of various religions, theories and beliefs.
2006-07-12 22:35:36 · answer #11 · answered by LindaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋