Religion , spirituality?
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The difference seems to be in any religion those who see their particular religion as a personal choice or those who see it as mandatory.  Christian history has many dark chapters when people, claiming to act as agents of God, tried to force Christianity, (or rather, their version of Christianity), upon the world.  What we see in the news these days are many Muslims around the world, seeking to force Islam upon all people.\n\nThere are many Muslims who do see Islam as a personal choice, but unfortunatly this is less newsworthy than the radicals spreading violence across the globe.
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Shouldn't this be in the Religion/Spirituality section??
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RELIGION is sitting in a church pew, thinking about fishing.\n\nSPIRITUALITY  is sitting in a boat fishing, thinking about GOD!
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Lots of big issues right now.\n\nI wouldn't call it religion, at least for me.  More of a serious hobby.
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No religion just spirituality.
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Spirituality transcends reasoning. Hence the term "leap of faith"? So don't bother with semantics. You should be flattered there are people praying for you here, jim. I know I would if I were in your shoes. lol.
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that is indeed spiritual.\nthanks for giving me laugh of the day.\npeace.
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of course I do.  what does that have to do with religion and spirituality?
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Alright... welcome tony_copeland to Theos Mart! Here, we have a large selection of religions for you to believe in. Personally, my favorite would have to be the Pagan Religion. Now, with this religious group, you have a lot of choices! You could be a Druid, a Shaman, a Voodoo practicioner, a Witch, a Priestess, a Priest, or any number of other things! You have the freedom to pick and choose your Gods and Goddesses at will, though, they might not always get along. Should you join this religion, there will be a need for intensive study, such as reading books and finding things out on your own. I suggest that you find a spirit guide, should you choose Paganism. A spirit guide -- whether it be a fae, an animal, a dragon, a unicorn, a demon, an angel, a God, a Goddess, Buddha, whatever -- will help you through life and help you make the right choices! But wait, there's more! If you choose Paganism, you get a one-way ticket AWAY from Hell because they don't believe in it! So, what will it be?
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Ask yourself this. Do you want religion in your life, or do you want spirituality? They are actually 2 different things. I think that relgion sprang from spirituality, but somewhere it got bogged down in power struggles, rules and dogma. There are very few people out there who actually believe in the spirit behind the religion, and just give their belief to the structure...i.e. the church/religion. \n\nI had the same problem a few years back. I felt guilty for not clinging to my christian roots, but had a hard time staying true to myself and hearing that I was going to hell by the same God that was supposed to be all loving. I took a long hard look and decided it was time to find something that would speak to the sanctity and spirituality of humankind...and ended up with Wicca. It's not the choice for everyone, and it's actually my own little form of Wicca. I have taken things from different spiritual paths and melded my own. And that is what works for me. \n\nLook to your heart to tell you what is right. Worship if you will, but do it out of spirit rather than fear and browbeating.  It is going to be a long journey, but you will figure out what you need in the end. It will take strength, but it looks as if you have started. Good luck to you!
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they say that the future religion that'll bring every single religion out there together is spirituality...the worship of one's being...i know it might sound very selfish but i've been to a few gatherings and i find it very nice...to put belief in what YOU can do from the inside out, to be a better person...i'm a little skeptical about spirituality uniting every religion with it, but who knows!
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The goal of my spirituality is to find the common truth that lies behind all the 'religions' of the world.\n\nI believe that a spark of that truth lies in every human being and that it is my duty to acknowledge it and seek it out through their questions, their needs, and their own sharing of life with me.
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God is a Spirituality Utility Vehicle.\n\n(sorry, I could not resist - no I am not religious, it was just to much to resist)
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spirituality . don't you dare insult my religion or any other one for that matter .
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Perhaps you might want to post this in the religion category
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Spiritual atheism.   I progressed to that point, and this makes the most sense to me.   I choose what I believe in and fit my beliefs into one big puzzle that fits.  :-)
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"Religious" = A person that subscribes to a specific faith. "Spiritual" = A person who doesn't necessarily subscribe to any faith, but who believes in a Power(s) greater than themselves and tries to live by spiritual principles. ~~~ The two aren't mutually exclusive, but can be.