Is "thankfulness" a major factor in Religion and Spirituality?

Question

Question # 1: Is "thankfulness" a major factor in Religion and Spirituality?

Question # 2: Is "happiness" another major factor in Religion and Spirituality?

Question # 3: Am I wrong for thanking the following folks who have wished me a happy birthday?

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Dear shib: I am sorry but, I felt like your belief was a type of spirituality. Please forgive me if I misunderstood.

Thanks Stumpy.

I am sorry if I missed anyone.

Thanks WolfieB - Carolyn says Hi.

Thanks ross - You might not know it. But I am now 64 years old. The only happiness I get is from my Wife and my friends on this chat group.

Thanks RamJet, I sure hope I included you on that list. -- (My eyes aren't what they used to be)

Thanks "cosmicdrifter".

Dear MsAdventure - I forgot my questions? I just wanted an excuse to thank all the nice folks who wished me happy birthday. -- chagrin

Answer 1

#1 - major factor in Christianity - I'm sure some others

#2 - I'm happy - so "yes"

#3 - I dunno bout all them others... but I am thankful for you!

hope you had a blessed day ol man! ((huggs))

Answer 2

Happy birthday. . .how did I manage to miss such an important event as that? Bad Wolfie, no biscuit!! I hope it was a great day for you, and may you have many more terrific years with Aunt Carolyn.

The longer I live, the more I am convinced that thankfulness is an endangered species, even among those who claim the Name of Christ and who should know better.

Which, in retrospect, may explain why happiness is an endangered species, too.

Answer 3

understanding and attitude. at the same time as one human would even see the sky as cloudy and gloomy, the farmer sees the rain which will make the flora advance, one is understanding and has an excellent attitude. i'm no longer to assert which one, they both ought to. awareness. awareness is a moot factor until eventually one has the awareness to adhere to the whole action, or in-action. I disagree with the awareness section, it really is the position I stand with awareness, and understanding, definite training is sturdy, yet it really is wasted and abused by technique of non secular zealots which have ulterior motives. it really is the position the awareness comes decrease back in. Love and Friendship, it really is Humanity. properly hate,bigotry, warfare and violence is likewise , people are some humorous critters. i guess i ought to upload understanding and awareness. And water, a human can flow months with out foodstuff, 3 days with out water. i keep in mind that from adventure and the awareness.I received.

Answer 4

It is for Jews, Christians and Muslims and they are MOST thankful to the fictional story of 'Satan bringing them into existence'.

However, if it wasn't for the fictional satan character the Bible would only be 2 pages long and end with the words
"...and God created Eve for Adam and they lived happily ever after. THE END"

Answer 5

In religion yes. Not in Spirituality. At least not in the way I look at spirituality. I am into the mind body nature connection. It can definitly lead to contentment.

Answer 6

Yes. Islam emphasizes the importance of being grateful for what God has given you.

Answer 7

1)No, Forgiveness 2) No,Piety

Answer 8

#1 Yes
#2 Yes
#3 No

Hi, I hope you had a great birthday.

Answer 9

They are both part of being human.

How could you confuse being human with being religious? Are you assuming that atheists can be neither thankful or happy?

Answer 10

Gratitude is a major factor in happiness.

Answer 11

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you...
It's called the golden rule since it is in every major religion in one form or another. If everyone, everywhere followed this simple little sentence... we would have utopia!