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2006-11-28 07:00:49 · 14 answers · asked by jake j 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religion and Spirituality - what differentiates Religion from Spirituality?
Religion is "absolute truth of life" of the physical manifested world. It is Religion and not Spirituality which forms the basis of the present society we live in. In the present the needs for following a Religion being at its minimum... it is easy to follow any Religion. Anyone... even a layman can follow any Religion but not Spirituality?
What vastly differentiates Religion and Spirituality? Religion... if it forms the core of the physical manifested world... it is the Spirituality (the truth of our Soul within) which upholds the values in the society. Without Spirituality the physical manifested world cannot sustain for long but in the absence of religion... the society can survive on its own.
It is Spirituality (the truth of our real self... our Soul within) which forms the core of the cosmic world. The physical manifested world is a reality in terms of the senses (which guide every human being on its earthly journey). In the cosmic world... our physical manifested world does not hold good for there is nothing solid in the Cosmos. Everything in the Cosmos is made up of the basic building block of the Cosmos which comprise of atoms and molecules alone.
Religion is meant for passing of the physical manifested life in a meaningful manner. Unable to understand the nature of God... humanity has built for itself various religious centers all over the globe. These religious centers are they a mosque, temple or a church... provide a succor to the ever ailing society. They quench the thirst of an average human being... one who does not have time or the resources to contemplate directly on God the Almighty.
Indulgence in Spirituality is not meant for the average human being. To be able to fathom the depths of the Scriptures of the various religions of the world (the core truths of Spirituality)... one needs to dive deep into the pearls of wisdom contained in the various sacred Scriptures of the world. Spirituality is totally oblivious of a religion. In the field of Spirituality one need not go to a mosque, temple or a church in search of God. It is contemplation and only contemplation which shall lead one to God the Almighty.
Spirituality (contrary to religion) is all about the spirit existing within every human being neigh every living being (Jiva as we call it in Hinduism). It is truth of every life prevailing on Mother Earth. It is the real self of us which exists within every living being since the birth of that body in the form of an individual soul. Spirituality and Religion are the two fundamentals of life which every living being is required to follow simultaneously.
One can live without Religion but not without Spirituality for Spirituality forms the core of very existence of every living being. It is the spirit within every human being that we exist as a physical form on Mother Earth. We may or may not indulge in understanding Spirituality or a Religion but inherently every living being pursues the path of Spirituality in every manifestation. Spirituality is that fundamental of life which cannot be ignored by one.
To be able to understand the basics of the Spirituality (not religion) one needs to understand the underlying meaning of the various sacred Scriptures existing on Mother Earth. Whatever our religious masters teach us on the physical plane may not be a truthful representation of whatever is contained in the sacred Scriptures. Many commentaries may exist related to a particular sacred Scripture but all may not be correct or rightly represent the facts contained therein.
To be able to interpret the sacred Scriptures correctly one needs to understand the inner meaning of the core teachings contained therein. Spirituality in other words can only be best understood from a realized master. Only those who have reached the level of Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ or Prophet Mohammed can deliver the humanity of its ills.
On the contrary going to a temple, mosque or a church can provide temporary succor to the ailing humanity but it is only Spirituality which can provide a permanent relief. Religion provides relief in day-to-day life but Spirituality liberates one forever from the cycle of birth and death. Religion is primarily a following of an enlightened master... it is only the correct interpretation of his teachings that one can follow spirituality to its logical end.
Buddhism Religion relates to the teachings of Gautama Buddha. The Islamic Religion is based on the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. Jainism (which can not be rightly called as a Religion but a way of life) is based on the collective teachings of the various Tirthankars (enlightened souls). Similarly Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. More here- http://www.godrealized.org/religion_and_spirituality.html
2006-11-28 20:09:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Iblis... not all religions speak of hell at all. Please think before you answer.
Dear Questioner: As someone mentioned earlier Religion means community. Our personal growth is spiritual. Religion and Spirituality are not always linked, though they should be.
There are many people who attend religious functions as a social engagement, without any spiritual meaning at all. There are many people who claim to be spiritual but have never attended, or stopped attending any religious gatherings.
Sadly, neither is good. Both are bad.
As part of a religion, one can at least look back on the teachings of one's chosen belief system to gain knowledge and / or understanding.
When one attends religious functions without any care for what they mean, one is empty. Sadly, most of these empty folks have no idea how empty they are.
When one claims to be "spiritual but not religious" they are simply saying they are uneducated in faith. That they feel no need for a group.
While one can be solitary, spiritual and religious, to simply claim spirituality without religion is dangerous indeed.
Have you ever watched a game show? You see those people who feel to the very bottom of their toes that an answer is correct, only to have it be wrong?
When we claim we are spiritual but never look to how our forefathers looked to God we will most certainly find we are wrong about so many things.
Picking popular bits from many different faiths is also a dangerous idea. Unless you study, you really don't know what is wrong. But as it is, we have about 200 new branches of Christianity pop up each year because people pick something out of the bible and get focused on it. Missing out on the Big Picture. What started out as one pagan faith has also now shattered because people have focused on a tiny portion of paganism and formed groups around it. Then micro groups within that.
Community.
Most folks live with the delusion that they can find a religion, i.e., community, that they agree with 100%. We never agree with our parents 100%. Our thoughts, our ideals, our principles are different from theirs. We live in different times. But we must agree that they've lived before us and they have wisdom. There's good reason for what they know. So we must respect them and honor them.
2006-11-28 07:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is Community. Spirituality is Personal!
2006-11-28 07:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me spirituality is a person's connection with the All (God, Goddess, Great Spirit....whatever you call it). Religion is the means (traditions, sacraments etc) by which we forge and maintain that connection.
However, it is possible to be spiritual without being religious, though more difficult.
2006-11-28 07:04:34 · answer #4 · answered by Medusa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality has been misused lately- but that more of your connection with God- or as Christians call it- the relationship. Religion is doctrine- what man's interpretation of the Bible is.
2006-11-28 07:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my knowledge, religion is a set of rules or rituals which must be observed within a certain body of believers.
Spirituality is the the searching within for truth and meaning.
2006-11-28 07:05:01 · answer #6 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah Witnesses believe that in straight forward words the selected ones bypass to heaven. no matter if guy is ideal and they don't seem chosen they received't bypass to heaven. i don't think in God as you do, yet Catholics are stated to be idol worshipers. through definition they're. Mary isn't a god, yet Catholics pray to her. you ought to come across Scientology. discover the books at your community library or inquire from me questions. ignore about media bias nad bypass with the position you experience top!
2016-10-07 22:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a set of beliefs that people adhere to in an organized way.
Spirituality is believing in God but having a dislike of organized religion.
Religion takes a good idea and warps it to suit their needs.
2006-11-28 07:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious is structured; you're given a set of rules to follow and they're rarely debatable. Spirituality is personal and grows and changes as you grow and change.
2006-11-28 07:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by LifesAMystery 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is the justice towards God
Spirituality is the contemplation of God.
2006-11-28 07:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is for people who are afraid they will go to hell
Spirituality is for people who have already been there
2006-11-28 08:05:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋