In your opinion, what's the difference between being religious and being spiritual?

Question

If R&S were split into a Religion subsection and a Spiritual subsection, I know that the "religionists" wouldn't stay on their side, and the "spiritualists" wouldn't stay on their side, so I'm not suggesting or advocating that. And I know that you can be spiritual without being religious, and be religious and spiritual, but can you be religious and not spiritual? If you can't, what's the difference? Where's the dividing line between being religious but not spiritual? And are you spiritual if you have a set of beliefs, which include not being a part of a religion? If so, is that a religion in and of itself? I know some atheists and agnostics say they are spiritual but not religious, yet some atheists believe their atheism is a religion? Where's the line? When does being spiritual cross the line into a religion?

badmp35: So being spiritual is being comfortable in your own skin, while being religious is what allows you to be comfortable in your own skin? Or do I put words in your mouth?

beano: I agree, religion won't save you. Christ said as much.

Answer 1

to me i believe that being religious means that you look to beliefs to help you in your troubled or happy times. being spiritual means that you feel more intune with yourself and people around you

Answer 2

I think that this question can be interpreted different ways. Being religious, in my opinion, is simply adhering to the laws and rites of the church or other association. Being spiritual, on the other hand, is having a deep faith and belief that what you are doing is right. It is the more ethereal, intangible part of the two qualities. You can belong to a church and participate in what is occurring, but not really have a knowledge of it in your mind. It is strictly ceremonious, and not based upon what you yourself regard as true.This is also relateable to the ancient peoples of the Bible and the law of Moses. As time went by, they added extravagant rules and worshiped the law rather than the spirit of the law. It was strictly ceremonious. This would be religious, but not spiritual. You can also be spiritual, by having beliefs and views about what you do or do not do, without actually belonging to church or organization. To me, religious is more of the act of participating in a religion and spirituality is more the intellectual view. Both, though, are necessary to receive eternal life. I know that I am devoted to the events and ordinances that I participate in, and understand their importance and sacredness, but I also have a personal testimony that this is what is right.

Answer 3

~~~tonya ,,,, "Spiritual" is a General Term meaning a connection with The Divine. "Religious" is a specific Spiritual Term inferring a particular Belief System of a Religious Order. FYI: Anyone who believes that Atheism is classified as a Religion simply does not have an understanding of the requirements that define a Religion.

Answer 4

Well in "religions" There is A lot of Doing going on;
Outwardley Elegant and Refined,It Has no Power.
On the other hand a Spiritual Person is led by The Holy Spirit
He --She wants to know if what He "sees" or "feels" or "Does"is backed up by the Word of God.
Is the Power of Holy Spirit Resident in their Lives,The Power. to change Sinful Behavior.In other words, an "Overcomer."

Answer 5

Spirituality is having or needing a relationship with God. faith is the accepted set of values, ideals, ideals, and practices that embody a team of human beings or subculture. that is an accepted doctrine to which you ascribe. You different questions could be spoke back via information your own concept gadget. In Christianity, getting to heaven isn't approximately faith, its approximately your relationship with Christ. that is fairly your prerogative to have faith something you like. it is likewise possible to establish your own worldview, yet i could be keen to wager that there is a philosophical perspective which you relate to. after all to disbelieve in faith is itself a concept in some thing religious, so which you're in reality contradicting your self. it seems that, although being religious, you nevertheless have some doubts concerning to the meaning of existence and the real nature of non secular practices. Your studies would possibly not have been large, yet faith serves a purpose. back concerning Christianity, the point of religion is to maintain one yet another entire, alive, and healthful. that is approximately fellowship and the point of fellowship is to maintain one yet another afloat in a international of sin the place devil tries to take over via prevailing one soul at a time. I project you to discover your religious strategies and need which you will come across a place which you're feeling such as you could fairly show your spirituality with the attractiveness and love from others. shop the religion!

Answer 6

Religious is more leaning toward organized religion and standardized doctrine. They tend to think the way the religion thinks.

Spiritual is more on the freethinking side. They beleive what they believe about God, often without any holybooks or rituals and whatnot. The only organized spiritual ogranization, is the Universal-Unitarian Church, if you can consider that one at all.

Answer 7

The dividing line...
Religion begins where spiritualism collides with fundamentalism in a sprinkling of ignorance.

Answer 8

To me, religion on it's own, is just about a bunch of rules. It can be found in any belief system. Religion won't save you. Only Jesus Christ can do that.

Answer 9

Religious people usually have a religion. Spiritual people dont necessarily "have" one but they can.

Answer 10

From what I can understand, religions were caused by people. The Holy Spirit comes from God and lives in us every day of our lives. We are protected, we are saved and we are the last of the generations.