I know my path ... I know my purpose ...
But I follow no distinct religion ...
Is that possible?
2007-12-14 08:23:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's possible.
I'm a very spiritual person myself, but not religious by any means.
And kudos to you for knowing your path & purpose....not many know that. I know I don't!!
2007-12-14 08:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course, but there is a power in gathering together in all of are weaknesses and supporting one another. People have lost the ability to connect together allot of our social Ills of today are a direct result. Good saying my Pastor has "A church is a hospital, for spiritually sick people we are working(most) are way to health through God and the church and in my case the Christian community. No matter where your at in your spiritual path God loves you!
2007-12-14 08:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. To me, "Spiritual" is your personal connection with the Divine. "Religion" is the structure and framework that goes around that so it can be shared by others who have a similar spirituality.
It's totally possible to be spiritual but not religious. It's also possible to be religious without being spiritual (if you're going to Church "to be seen" or doing it "by rote" without having that personal connection with the Divine).
2007-12-14 08:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by Nandina (Bunny Slipper Goddess) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. A spiritual relationship with whatever you choose as your own God is a deeply personal thing, you don't need a religion to tell you how to do that.
2007-12-14 08:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i believe that you can be spiritual without being religious religion is man made spirit is from god now i don't know what path you are following but if you don't have a savior then you need one or your wandering aimless
2007-12-14 08:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by been there and know now 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
many people get cought on religion and that is not the way it should go,, you should walk by faith,, it helps that you go to a certain temple for support, but as long as you walk by faith. i think it can be alright. Just know and recognize who is the Lord.
2007-12-14 08:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by Susette P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not only possible, it's the preferred way for many of us, including me!
2007-12-14 08:31:37 · answer #7 · answered by Steve H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep it up Brother
Namaste' & Bright Blessings
2007-12-14 08:47:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lo Lo Mai 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. I'm the same way. I say 'Catholic' when asked because I was raised as one and because 'deist mystic' is too confusing to most people.
2007-12-14 08:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Chantal G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion is just a codification of irrational beliefs.
Some other irrational beliefs include: ufos, fairies, alternative medicine.... etc..
Being 'spiritual' just means you embrace irrational notions based on feelings you have.
So sure, you can be irrational without religion.
2007-12-14 08:28:43 · answer #10 · answered by J K 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋