2007-01-08 14:06:09 · 20 answers · asked by Guillermo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
spir·it·u·al·i·ty /ˌspɪrɪtʃuˈælɪti/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[spir-i-choo-al-i-tee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -ties.
1.the quality or fact of being spiritual.
2.incorporeal or immaterial nature.
3.predominantly spiritual character as shown in thought, life, etc.; spiritual tendency or tone.
4.Often, spiritualities. property or revenue of the church or of an ecclesiastic in his or her official capacity.
2007-01-08 14:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality is usually a practice of some sort (it does not have to be religious in a normal sense) that brings the practitioner in some way closer to what he or she would consider Diety. Buddahism is a spiritual practice, as is Tao, types of meditation, even gardening. Any practice that invokes the non-material, can be considered a spiritual practice and 'sprituality' evolves from such practice.
2007-01-08 22:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by harpertara 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know if your asking for a "standard" definition as per a dictionary.
My personal definition of Spirituality is: believing of what is personally spiritual regarding the truths of things that matter of the soul.
2007-01-08 22:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality has nothing to do with religion. Where I go for my spiritual "experiences" there are many from all walks of life who study their religions respectfully. When we come together collectively we call on one universal God . A God that we each individually understand (hence "a God of our understanding") God to me may mean one thing while to another its Buddha. Spirituality for me means to be filled with the Spirit .. the Spirit of my God as i understand Him to be. The Spirit is loving and kind, compassionate and forgiving. By the way this is not the same God i was raised with as a kid. This is a new way of life here now for me. A Spiritual way of life.
2007-01-08 22:33:29 · answer #4 · answered by cherylanne 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spirituality is a sense of meaning and purpose, a sense of self and 'that which is greater than self', and also practices such as meditation and 'bonding rituals' which support such identity and relationship; religion represents only a minor subset of the overall themes of spirituality and spiritual practices, and may in some cases hinder rather than assist in spiritual development, especially in the workplace; expressed in organisations in issues such as 'belonging' (identification with) and active
2007-01-09 23:15:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Loving God and loving your neighbor.
James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
2007-01-08 22:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by The Notorious Doctor Zoom Zoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in tune with the Word of God and living a life led by the His spirit.
2007-01-08 22:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as defined by you
religion tries to do it for you
but I can try from my own experience
it's the daily act of taking steps to connect yourself to nature, others, your inner person, and being at peace, or allowing your spirit to just be
2007-01-08 22:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stupidity?
2007-01-08 22:08:50 · answer #9 · answered by average.mind 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Progress in goodness and kindness and sensitivity to the world and people around us.
2007-01-08 22:10:52 · answer #10 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋