The immediate answer in my summation is Yes. Taking on the
latter of the two; (Religion).
Without giving a scripted delineation, I am of the opinion that Religion; if carried out and practiced in a humane and practical fashion, can most certainly be a useful tool for the building blocks of a physical, mental and spiritual discipline.
If religion; whatever that may be or whatever it prescribes, concerning the tenants that go along with it, which are of the sole salvation of one’s being; which does not cause mental, physical or spiritual strife and duress; yet can also challenge the moral compass of one’s being, and also bring about an awareness of oneself and their surroundings; then religion under those conditions can indeed be a contributor to ones spirituality.
On the other hand, Spirituality in my humble opinion does not need religion. I am of the estimation that spirituality is something that is deep seeded with in the very fiber of our human makeup; keeping in mind that some of us may have a higher level of over-standing than the next, but spirituality in comparison with religion seems to be more of an entitlement, something that is within our right to access and express, whereas religion must take on a more carnal directive, which can sometimes mirror a political process of how things are governed as it relates to rituals, rules and regulations. Religion can sometimes allow humankind to serve as a filter, and that filter may not always be of sound mind.
What is unfortunate about religion, is that it can sometimes leave space and subject itself to being used as a guise or a façade, for one who may be pure evil or utterly insane; whereas it can serve as being a vehicle to exert and disperse one’s own motives for self-gain under the perception of ͞ Religion.͟ I.E. Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/jonestown1.html)
I think it is safe to say that all we have to do is look within the annals of time to confirm the question and the concept of one being detached from the other, and their outcomes.
To this regard there is a quote that states, "Of all our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research."
Spirituality can stand on its own two feet, whereas religion needs utter unadulterated spirituality to be an ever present fixture, serving as a foundation for religion.
Without giving a scripted delineation, I am of the opinion that Religion; if carried out and practiced in a humane and practical fashion, can most certainly be a useful tool for the building blocks of a physical, mental and spiritual discipline.
If religion; whatever that may be or whatever it prescribes, concerning the tenants that go along with it, which are of the sole salvation of one’s being; which does not cause mental, physical or spiritual strife and duress; yet can also challenge the moral compass of one’s being, and also bring about an awareness of oneself and their surroundings; then religion under those conditions can indeed be a contributor to ones spirituality.
On the other hand, Spirituality in my humble opinion does not need religion. I am of the estimation that spirituality is something that is deep seeded with in the very fiber of our human makeup; keeping in mind that some of us may have a higher level of over-standing than the next, but spirituality in comparison with religion seems to be more of an entitlement, something that is within our right to access and express, whereas religion must take on a more carnal directive, which can sometimes mirror a political process of how things are governed as it relates to rituals, rules and regulations. Religion can sometimes allow humankind to serve as a filter, and that filter may not always be of sound mind.
What is unfortunate about religion, is that it can sometimes leave space and subject itself to being used as a guise or a façade, for one who may be pure evil or utterly insane; whereas it can serve as being a vehicle to exert and disperse one’s own motives for self-gain under the perception of ͞ Religion.͟ I.E. Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre. (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/jonestown1.html)
I think it is safe to say that all we have to do is look within the annals of time to confirm the question and the concept of one being detached from the other, and their outcomes.
To this regard there is a quote that states, "Of all our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research."
Spirituality can stand on its own two feet, whereas religion needs utter unadulterated spirituality to be an ever present fixture, serving as a foundation for religion.
Written by Elder David Sanders, who describes himself
as a servant of God and the people.
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