Spirituality

What is the difference between spirituality and religion? What about spirituality and ethics?

What is the difference between spirituality and religion?

I’ve always been confused between the differences of these three things. Although fairly similar, I don’t think they’re the same thing. If you had to say, what do you think the difference between spirituality, religion, and ethics are?

Detailed explanations and maybe even examples would be well appreciated

in my opinion, believing life had a creator doesn’t make a person spiritual
i think you can believe that someone made dna, without believing that people have souls, or an afterlife.

i think that being spiritual doesn’t make one automatically religious, you can believe we have a soul/spirit, without believing in god.

a religious person usually believes both, and has a set system of practices and specific beliefs based on that belief. religion usually has it’s own set of ethical standards.

i think a person can be ethical regardless of which category they fall into,
unfortunately the word itself means many things to many people.

What is the difference between spirituality and religion?

How do I get more involved in spirituality in Chicago?

Just moved to Chicago a few months ago. I’m starting to feel out of touch with spirituality and living a peaceful life. Part of the issue is that I have a low (starting out) salary right now and am also working 60-80hrs/week so find it hard to attend something regularly. However, I really want to become more involved with something spiritual around Chicago (not necessarily religious, but spiritual). How do I do that?

Thanks!

Corner of Linden and Sheridan in Wilmette.

I have had Catholics, Southern Baptists, Buddhists and Jews tell me either their parents took the whole family there regularly, they went themselves or they took their families there simply because it felt so peaceful and spiritual. There is a similar one in India and that one is the most visited edifice in the world. One thing unusual is they will not accept donations even if you try to talk them into taking one.

http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&source=imghp&q=bahai+temple+chicago&gbv=2&aq=1&aqi=g8g-s1g1&aql=&oq=bahai+&gs_rfai=

How far will your personal spirituality allow you to go to stop a crime?

If you can stop a violent crime by being involved and interfering with the commission of that violent crime would you? Is your spirituality strong enough to risk life, reputation, economy (law suits) for the safety of an innocent victim? Or would you stand back and at most just be a witness and give your side of story to the police?

It is a very important question which we must all ask from our conscience.
To some people spirituality has nothing to do with the worldly things. Players
of Pakistan’s cricket team were under the influence of a religious party and
never disclosed a word to authorities or the press about match fixing going on
in the game. On the other hand, an air hostess wrote a letter to a newspaper
at the risk of her job, that turnaround time given to PIA crew was higher than
the standard of other international airlines, costing millions to the airline. I
admired the girl for her honesty that she showed at the cost of her own perks.

Islam teaches us that the primary job of every Muslim is to order the good and
stop the bad in the society. There is a very famous verse in Quran which
declares Muslim nation as the best among nations of the world which undertakes
to support the good and stop the evil. Scholars often quote a companion of
prophet who tried to protect an infidel woman, who was being teased by the
vagabonds on a road and was killed as a result. A Muslim woman who went
to a Jewish locality close to Madinah was teased by the son of goldsmith and
was unclothed. When the news reached Prophet Muhammad SAW, he took
a small team with him to convince the Jews to handover the culprit to the
government, but they were confident of strength of their fortress and challenged
him, which resulted in punishment of the culprits and expulsion of Jews from
Madinah.

Famous poet Iqbal has said: " The ideology that is not written with the blood of
martyrs is sheer philosophy ".

Peace and love .

M. J a v e d Iqbal

What was the Puritan attitude toward material wealth and spirituality?

What was the Puritan attitude toward material wealth and spirituality?
& In our culture today, what is the general view of the relationship between the two?

Jesus is God (John 1:1-3,14). He is the MESSIAH. He is the Savior.

Isaiah 7:14 prophesied the Virgin Birth of Christ our Savior. Indeed he is the Messiah. He will return with power in glory at the end of time as he has promised(Acts 1:9-11).

This is a fact, not fiction. Beware of false teachers that tell you otherwise. Beware of those who deny the deity of Christ. Jesus died on the Cross for the Sins of the World(John 3:16). Jesus is God(John 1:1-3). He was one with God the Father in the Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1).

Special note to all Jews, Atheists and Agnostics:

According to the 19th century Scholar Henry Liddon, Jesus fulfilled to the letter no fewer than 332 Old Testament Prophecies. 29 Messianic Prophecies were fulfilled in the final 24 hours of his life alone.

Note Fulfilled Prophecy by Christ: Tanakh/Hebrew Scripture/New Testament

His pre-existence——Micah 5:2, John 1:1,14
Born of the seed of a woman–Genesis 3:15; Matthew 1:18
Born of the Seed of Abraham–Genesis 12:3; Matthew 1:1-16
All Nations blessed by Abraham’s seed–Genesis 12:3; Matthew 8:5,10
God would provide himself a Lamb as an offering–Genesis 22:8; John 1:29: From the tribe of Judah———Genesis 49:10; Matthew 1:1-3
Heir to the throne of David—-Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 1:1
Called "the Mighty God, The everlasting Father" Isaiah 9:6; Matt 1:23
Born in Bethelehem—Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1
Born of a Virgin–Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18
His name called Immanuel, "God with us" Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23
Declared to be the Son of God–Psalm 2:7; Matthew 3:17
His messenger before him in the spirit of Elijah–Malachi 4:5,6; Luke 1:17
Preceded by a messenger to prepare His way—Malachi 3:1; Matthew 11:7-11
Messenger crying "Prepare ye the way of the Lord" Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:3
Would be a Prophet of the Children of Israel–Deuteronomy 18:15; Matthew 2:15
Called out of Egypt–Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15
Slaughter of the children–Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 2:18
Would be a Nazarene–Judges 13:5; Amos 2:11; Lamentations 4:7; Matthew 2:23
Brought light to Zabulon and Napthalim, Galilee of the Gentiles–Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4:15
Presented with gifts–Psalm 72:10; Matthew 2:1,11
Rejected by His own–Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 21:42; Mark 8:31, 12:10; Luke 9:22; 17:25
He is the stone which the builders rejected which became the Headstone–Psalm 118:22-23; Isaiah 28:16, Matthew 21:42; 1 Peter 2:7
He is Lord of the Sabbath day–March 2:27
A stone of stumbling to Israel–Isaiah 8:14-15; 1 Peter 2:8
He entered Jerusalem as a King riding on an *** Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5
Betrayed by a friend–Psalms 41:9; John 13:21
Sold for 30 pieces of silver–Zechariah 11:12; Matthew 27:9-10
The 30 pieces of silver given for the Potter’s field–Zechariah 11:12; Matthew 27:9-10
The 30 pieces of silver thrown in the Temple–Zechariah 11:13; Matthew 27:5
Forsaken by his Disciples–Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:56
Accused by false witnesses–Psalm 35:11, Matthew 26:60
Silent to accusations–Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:14
Wounded for our Sins–Isaiah 53:5; John 6:51
He bore the Sins of many–Isaiah 53:10-12; Mark 10:45
Messiah not killed for himself–Daniel 9:26; matthew 20:28
Gentiles flock to Him–Isaiah 55:5; 60:3, 65:1; Malachi 1:11; 1 samuel 22:44-45; Psalm 2:7-8; Matthew 27:35
His body was pierced–Zechariah 12:10; Psalm 22:16; John 20:25,27
Thirsty during execution–Psalm 22:16; John 19:28
Given Vinegar and Gall for thirst–Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34
Soldiers gambled for his garment–Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35
People mocked, "He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him!" Psalm 22:7-8; Matthew 27:43
People sat there looking at Him–Psalm 22:17; Matthew 27:36
Cried, "My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?" Psalm 22:1; Matthew 27:46
Darkness over the land–Amos 8:9; Matthew 27:45
No Bones broken–Psalm 34:20, Numbers 9:12; John 19:33-36
Side pierced–Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34
Buried with the rich–Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57,60
Resurrected from the dead–Psalm 16:10-11; 49:15; Mark 16:6
Priest after the order of Melchizedek–Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:5-6; 6:20; 7:15-17
Ascended to the right hand of God–Psalm 68:18; Luke 24:51
LORD said unto Him, "Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool–Psalm 110:1, Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; 16:19; Luke 20:42-43; Acts 2:34-35; Hebrews 1:13
His coming glory—Malachi 3:2-3, Luke 3:17

Jesus Christ without a doubt fulfilled all the Messianic Prophecies. He is Lord. He is sovereign. He is God. He intercedes for us in the Heavenly Sanctuary. He is coming back for His Chuch as He has promised (John 14:1-3).

Have faith dear friends in God. The Holy Bible is our only guide.

What are some good books on spirituality and finding the right path and balance in life?

I had A lot going on in my life, I feel like im at a cross roads and a little lost, So I would like to get some good books on spirituality, finding the path to balancing your life.

Thanks

oh and to make clear Please dont suggest books about christianity. Thanks

http://www.365promises.com

Jesus said that to SPIRITUALLY see the Kingdom of God we need to be born of God. So then that is a SPIRITUAL birth. Where our spiritual eyes & ears are opened…

Jesus said, I AM the Way, the Truth & the Life… So the Holy Bible. And especially the New Testament & the letters written in red.

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All the other books on spirituality [other than spiritual birth in Christ] really doesn’t make the persons soul spiritual, but introduces the persons soul to worldly spirits. And then you could look into books on a number of different occult practices and use drugs/alcohol in the process of conjuring up spirits. Hypnosis helps in this. But the problem is that one ends up being demonic oppressed or worse, demonicly possessed.

What is the spirituality of Chinese Kungfu and Japanese Samurais?

What is the spirituality of Chinese Kung fu and Japanese Samurais?

When i watch Japanese films, they don’t give a clear idea about their spirituality. Chinese film shows buddhist deities in their films , here and there. But then Who are Taoist ?

Just Google Taoism and Buddhism for Chinese religion and google Shintoism and Zen Buddhism for Japanese religion.

As far as I know, and anyone can correct me if I’m wrong, Taoism is the religion that founded the Yin Yang Philosophy of Tai Chi and is centered in the Wudang/Wu Tang Mountain Temple. While Buddhism is centered in the Shaolin Temple.

Shintoism is the ancient Japanese religious practice of venerating their ancestors and is as old as Japan itself, while Zen Buddhism is an offshoot of Chinese Chan Buddhism and was the religion practiced by most of the Samurai during the medieval era.

Do men express their spirituality in different ways than women?

Spirituality, to me, manifests in a person as love, compassion, being gentle with people. Sometimes these can be perceived by society to be feminine characterists. So do men who are spiritual manifest these outwardly, or do they maintain more of a masculine image? Basically what I am asking, is do men put off expressing spiritual qualities that might be perceived by society as weak?

Spirtuality is above social and personal territories

Atheists who aren’t fond of organized religion, where do you stand on personal spirituality?

I know some atheists are pretty "whatever" on other people having religion while others are actually against organized religion, but what is your stance on non-religious personal spirituality?

I’m extremely anti-theist but even I’ll admit I prefer personal spirituality. At least it’s coming from the heart and showing effort to explore the possibilities. I don’t consider religion spiritual because it’s missing the journey and excluding your own personal interpretations.

In what ways can one blend spirituality with Nature?

Paganism seems to offer what I’m looking for in blending spirituality and Nature, and I am beginning to read and research about Paganism in general.

Aside from that, in what ways can one blend spirituality with Nature?

The christian god to energy. The definition of both are the same. Take a look!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJG047y1jJM

What is the relationship between science and spirituality?

This is how I see it :

the cutting edge of physics, quantum physics, has uncovered the fact that everything is interconnected and that everything is a self created illusion

this is exactly what mystics have been talking about for ages, it is even written down in the Vedas which is older than Christianity and the basis for Hinduism

It seems to me that spirituality which is on the left takes its own path towards the right

then science which is on the right takes its own path towards the left

spirituality and science which are clearly two sides of the coin meet in the center and reveal the same truths through differing means

Great analysis. I agree with you.