2007-10-28 21:47:48 · 8 answers · asked by Inder 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality is my interaction with Spirit in All Things, All peoples.
Religion is the result of dictates from those who seek power over the masses.
Smiles,
Donna
2007-10-29 03:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by Donna D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion is a cup through which one can enjoy the drink of spirituality. Content are more important than container. People who are obsessed with container (pseudo religion) becomes ignorant and fanatic. Ignorance creates duality whereas wisdom creates unity.
Concepts and logics are created by mischievous mind. Any mental concept (pseudo religions), which creates division or structure, is an idea against spirituality. In fact, road of spirituality starts, where religion ends.
Different religions are like different roads, leading to the same Truth. In the initial stages, religion can help us to understand Cosmic Consciousness, the way a stroller helps a kid to learn walking.
The delicate plant of spirituality can be fenced by religion, which enables the plant to withstand with harsh weather of materialism. Fence (religion) without plant (spirituality) is meaningless.
2007-10-28 22:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by shanky_andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me spirituality is not as ordered as religion and may or may not have tenants or principles. I believe religion to be set rites, practices and beliefs coupled with the worship of God(s). Whereas spirituality may or may not recognise Deities however does acknowledge aspects of ourselves and the world around us.
2007-10-28 21:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by A-chan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is outside. Spiritual is inside.
People see our outside. God sees inside of our heart
2007-10-28 22:04:33 · answer #4 · answered by R S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be religious is to follow a set doctrine or organization. As in Christian, or Muslim.
To be spiritual describes someone that feels that there's something more to life but doesn't follow a set of predefined beliefs.
2007-10-29 03:05:24 · answer #5 · answered by Orestes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion tends to follow it's own written doctrines whereas spirituality is the deep personal experiences that come when you walk whatever path you choose.
2007-10-28 21:55:13 · answer #6 · answered by WreckinShop 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
These answers are about right except that they forgot to mention organised religion is full og self righteous hypocrites
2007-10-28 21:58:01 · answer #7 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spirituality is a belief in ones self,a search for the occult,believing the universe is alive and you can tap into it.
Religion believes in God.
2007-10-28 21:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋