Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Lapierre  How can you have religion without spirituality? |
I think it happens all the time. Often there are other things, completely outside the spiritual realm, such as money or other agenda, that drive some religions or religious groups. Haven't you ever met someone who used religion as a weapon? Take the groups who claim that God hates certain groups of people, and commit violent or heartless acts in God's name, for instance. They are religious, but I don't think they are in touch with their Spirit.
By my understanding and definition, religion is that which is made by man. Spirituality is that which is made by God.
That does not mean that I don't think spirituality can exist within religion. I do believe it can and does in some situations. I just observe that either can exist without the other.
Does that clarify?