I have never understood---I am spiritual but not religious

janelle · 07-18-2008, 01:20 AM

The definitions are about the same. ???

Spirituality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit, a concept closely tied to religious belief and faith, a transcendent reality, and God. Spiritual matters are thus those matters regarding humankind 's ultimate nature and purpose, not only as material biological organisms, but as beings with a unique relationship to that which is beyond both time and the material world.

Religion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality , the cosmos , and human nature , and often codified as prayer , ritual , or religious law . Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions , writings, history, and mythology , as well as personal faith and religious experience

***ahippiechic*** · 07-18-2008, 01:59 AM

I define myself as spiritual, but not part of an organized religion. Your religion is your set of beliefs, mine just don't happen to coincide with most organized religions

janelle · 07-18-2008, 02:07 AM

OH, LOL, my SS says that and his dad asks him if he believes in disorganized religion.

I guess the best way is to say you don't belong to any church.

***ahippiechic*** · 07-18-2008, 02:27 AM

My sister doesn't belong to any church, but she is a part of an organized religion...Baptist. I don't belong to a church, nor am I part of an organized religion.

jbbarn · 07-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Personally,I like Jesus.He didn't care for "religion" at all.He did,however,have a lot to say about the Spirit.

janelle · 07-19-2008, 05:05 PM

Jesus went to Temple all the time, He was a Rabbi. Can't get much more religious than that. And Jesus started a religion, so I'm sure Jesus was for religion.

Sweetberries · 07-19-2008, 05:58 PM

being religious is basically the denomination you practice
like for instance I 'm independent Baptist

being Spiritual is your daily walk with the Lord and what's in your heart daily about him and your personal walk with him

jbbarn · 07-19-2008, 08:23 PM

Bingo,sweetberries!

PrincessArky · 07-21-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahippiechic

I define myself as spiritual, but not part of an organized religion. Your religion is your set of beliefs, mine just don't happen to coincide with most organized religions

exactly how I see it

***Willow*** · 07-21-2008, 10:13 AM

To me being spiritual is about my personal relationship with God and religion is just a name you put on what you believe in. I hope that makes sense. I don't consider myself a religious person. I don't belong to a church although I used to but as some of you I don't like organized religion. I don't follow a certain set of rules and I don't go to church on Sundays. I don't pray at mealtime. It's not that I don't believe in it but a lot of times I just don't think of it. I do talk to God throughout the day so I think he knows I'm thankful for the food even if I don't thank him at each meal. lol God knows our hearts.

flute · 07-21-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by janelle

Jesus went to Temple all the time, He was a Rabbi. Can't get much more religious than that. And Jesus started a religion, so I'm sure Jesus was for religion.

Jesus founded a Church & that Church is today The Roman Catholic religion - so yes I'd say Jesus was all about Religion.

Couldn't have said it better myself Janelle

07-18-2008, 01:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
janelle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In my rocking chair, just a rocking with a big grin on my face Posts: 19,471 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 289 Thanked 594 Times in 418 Posts	I have never understood---I am spiritual but not religious The definitions are about the same. ??? Spirituality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit, a concept closely tied to religious belief and faith, a transcendent reality, and God. Spiritual matters are thus those matters regarding humankind 's ultimate nature and purpose, not only as material biological organisms, but as beings with a unique relationship to that which is beyond both time and the material world. Religion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality , the cosmos , and human nature , and often codified as prayer , ritual , or religious law . Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions , writings, history, and mythology , as well as personal faith and religious experience

07-18-2008, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
*ahippiechic* My Enforcer, Jason Morgan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jason's Safehouse Posts: 18,455 iTrader: (21) Thanks: 1,430 Thanked 3,757 Times in 1,232 Posts	I define myself as spiritual, but not part of an organized religion. Your religion is your set of beliefs, mine just don't happen to coincide with most organized religions __________________

07-18-2008, 02:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
*ahippiechic* My Enforcer, Jason Morgan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Jason's Safehouse Posts: 18,455 iTrader: (21) Thanks: 1,430 Thanked 3,757 Times in 1,232 Posts	My sister doesn't belong to any church, but she is a part of an organized religion...Baptist. I don't belong to a church, nor am I part of an organized religion. __________________

07-19-2008, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
jbbarn The Highland Heathern Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 880 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 1,261 Thanked 342 Times in 179 Posts	Religion? Personally,I like Jesus.He didn't care for "religion" at all.He did,however,have a lot to say about the Spirit.

07-19-2008, 05:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sweetberries I LOVE my mom! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 8,276 iTrader: (7) Thanks: 183 Thanked 367 Times in 98 Posts	being religious is basically the denomination you practice like for instance I 'm independent Baptist being Spiritual is your daily walk with the Lord and what's in your heart daily about him and your personal walk with him __________________ Prayer is simply lifting a friend's cares to the heart of Heaven. Last edited by Sweetberries : 07-20-2008 at 01:06 AM.

07-18-2008, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
janelle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In my rocking chair, just a rocking with a big grin on my face Posts: 19,471 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 289 Thanked 594 Times in 418 Posts	OH, LOL, my SS says that and his dad asks him if he believes in disorganized religion. I guess the best way is to say you don't belong to any church.

07-19-2008, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
janelle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In my rocking chair, just a rocking with a big grin on my face Posts: 19,471 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 289 Thanked 594 Times in 418 Posts	Jesus went to Temple all the time, He was a Rabbi. Can't get much more religious than that. And Jesus started a religion, so I'm sure Jesus was for religion.

07-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
jbbarn The Highland Heathern Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 880 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 1,261 Thanked 342 Times in 179 Posts	Jesus Bingo,sweetberries! __________________ Secure our borders;send 'em home! INFRACTED (?)

07-21-2008, 10:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
*Willow* BigBig Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 17,370 iTrader: (6) Thanks: 238 Thanked 686 Times in 411 Posts	To me being spiritual is about my personal relationship with God and religion is just a name you put on what you believe in. I hope that makes sense. I don't consider myself a religious person. I don't belong to a church although I used to but as some of you I don't like organized religion. I don't follow a certain set of rules and I don't go to church on Sundays. I don't pray at mealtime. It's not that I don't believe in it but a lot of times I just don't think of it. I do talk to God throughout the day so I think he knows I'm thankful for the food even if I don't thank him at each meal. lol God knows our hearts.

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