I know I've asked this question before, but it's my favorite, and I like getting new views on it.
The more I think about it, the more I realize that my personal spirituality is more in line with songs such as "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Breathe" than any dogma of an organized religion.
And when you get right down to it, is there any difference between reading the words written by man in the Bible and applying them to your life, or listening to the words sung by man on Dark Side of the Moon or the White Album and doing the same?
I'm not suggesting that I have alters to these musical artists or that I pray to them for guidance, more like I listen to what they have to say and think "Yeah... I can dig that."
What do you think of this? Wrong? Right? Crazy?
In closing, I'll leave you with my favorite scene from the movie Michael.
"Remember what John and Paul said."
"The Apostles?"
"No, the Beatles. All you need is love."
2007-05-31 07:14:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
melsposty, I specifically said I didn't pray to them. I don't pray at all.
2007-05-31 07:20:51 · update #1
curious, I don't believe in salvation.
2007-05-31 07:22:05 · update #2
Music brings people closer to God -- and induces more spiritual experiences -- than any church or any believer does.
Most believers are doing the exact opposite of what they say their intended goal is, and that is to bring others to their line of thinking.
2007-05-31 07:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
I believe that if YOU believe that these things are "the highest that you know and/or can perceive" as being spiritual; and it works for you--AND that it (your practice) does NO 'harm' to others...
...then I don't see why it would be any more or less right, wrong or crazy than what others (including myself) base their spirituality upon.
I also believe that one of the most important factors is that you remain open to changes and challenges to your 'basis of belief' and make the appropriate adjustments when and as needed.
My point is, is that it would seem to me that it would be more important not to become 'as others'--and end up being a 'hypocrite' versus being 'wrong or crazy'.
Note: To the best of my knowledge hypocrites and hypocrisy were the only people and the only 'sin' that Jesus ever denounced.
Further, it may be true that those who base their 'spirituality' upon going to bars and living a 'loose life' may just be cultivating a closer relationship with God than others who are 'obvioiusly religious'.
How so?
Consider the following scripture:
"The publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you." (Matt 21:31)
Regards,
2007-05-31 08:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by smithgiant 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love your quote on the movie!!! I love that movie. And no I don't think theirs any hurt in following what ever you want whatever makes you feel better. I call myself Wiccan but I don't view everything the same as the mass of Wiccans out their. I follow what makes me happy and gives me uplift and strength. Weather that be a song, a quote ( from movie book or person), or a picture, or anything else. I believe so many things it doesn't even make sense when you put it all together. But that's my view and I'm totally entitled to it. So just make your self happy and screw the rest of the people that cant deal with it.
2007-05-31 07:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by heidi19852006 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now those days are gone I'm not so self-assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the door...
There are other groups I turn to for thought and feeling as well,
but this could bring us up against heresy, or at least taste!
2007-05-31 07:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spirituality is a personal issue.
If something brings peace and harmony to your life then that is great. Many people never find happiness within themselves. If certain music brings that to your life then go with it.
2007-06-04 01:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Hoochie Coochie Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never quite "got" Pink Floyd, and the Beatles are overrated and irritating.
I was always a big Prince fan. His early stuff is pretty deep.
2007-05-31 07:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take Floyd and the Fab Four over Paul and the Apostles any day.
Eight days a week if I could.
2007-05-31 07:19:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
There is power in music, as Deke says. Though what he fails to say is that the most inspiring music is religious in nature, and religion (i.e. the pursuit of truth and a relationship with God) has produced most of the world's art and music.
Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.... :-)
2007-05-31 07:19:27 · answer #8 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
All atheists do that,or almost all. Rock music is their favorite substitute religion. i think Jung was right; the need for religion is intrinsic and when people can't handle the demands of a serious religion they turn to pop art for a suitably shallow substitute.
2007-05-31 11:31:49 · answer #9 · answered by Jurgen 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nope because all in all you're just another brick in the wall lol.
Ya say ya want a spiritual revolution oh well you know...
lol I can't stop!
2007-05-31 07:18:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋