American Heritage Dictionary - spir·i·tu·al·i·ty (spĭr'ĭ-chōō-āl'ĭ-tē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. spir·i·tu·al·i·ties
The state, quality, manner, or fact of being spiritual.
The clergy.
Something, such as property or revenue, that belongs to the church or to a cleric. Often used in the plural.
spirituality
noun
1. property or income owned by a church [syn: spiritualty]
2. concern with things of the spirit [ant: worldliness]
Why are so many things concerning the church all about money?
2007-02-07 10:03:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lol. Perhaps their god is money =D.
Not true christianity though.
2007-02-07 10:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tomoyo K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, spirituality is define by the nature of God since everything came out of Him. God is loving, kind, humble, joyful, peaceful without the evidence of being hypocritical. There are people who say they are spiritual, but when nobody's around they are into all kinds of wickedness. I said that to show there is a difference in what man calls spiritual and actually spirituality. For some churches it is not that we are concerned with money, but rather we are concerned about doing the work of the ministry to reach souls. It costs money the preach the gospel. Take some time and examine how churches are blessing the homeless, orphanages, poor families, and over seas in third world countries. People over seas are recieving shcooling, medical facilities, clothes, and food because of the concern of people. This is why you hear about money alot in church.
2007-02-07 18:14:58 · answer #2 · answered by super saiyan 3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. The spiritual, involving (as it may) perceived eternal verities regarding humankind's ultimate nature, often contrasts with the temporal, with the material, or with the worldly. A sense of connection forms a central defining characteristic of spirituality — connection to something greater than oneself, which includes an emotional experience of religious awe and reverence. Equally importantly, spirituality relates to matters of sanity and of psychological health. Like some forms of religion, spirituality often focuses on personal experience (see mysticism).
Spirituality may involve perceiving life as higher, more complex or more integrated with one's world view; as contrasted with the merely sensual.
2007-02-07 18:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lorene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure any of those describe what i believe spirituality to be
i believe it to be a feeling of connection with all
not sure why it mentions owning churches , that one is strange
2007-02-07 18:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have often been asked if I am spiritual or observed people saying "I am not religious but I am spiritual". And yes, it does seem strange to me.
2007-02-07 18:07:39 · answer #5 · answered by kvcar2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality, God bringing out what is hidden deep within. Walking with my heavenly father every day.
2007-02-07 18:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality is not strange to me, to me it seems like one of the smarter choices in life
2007-02-07 18:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being spiritual
im naturally deeply spiritual and then received Holy Spirit also
2007-02-07 18:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a spirit. Be born again, by God's Spirit. You will then come alive in your spirit. You will be a new creation, no longer in condemnation.
2007-02-07 18:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
another way to make some money, like christians and all others do
2007-02-07 18:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by dr.death 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋