Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Hmm. I don't think we have a clear consensus of what 'spirituality' means. The term seems to be getting so general as to be almost useless.
See this just proves the futility of using the word.
Was this started as a Christian-vs-athiest forum?
Was it started to teach and share morals?
Does be being spiritual = being religious?
How you answer these questions defines the word in your mind.
Let's use an example: the sweat I spoke of in the other thread. Was that a religious experience? Was it a spiritual experience? What effect does this type of experience play in your life? Will it make you believe in God?
Have you ever stood on high mountain and watched the sunrise? Is this a spiritual experience? Seen a baby born? Watched a grown man cry for the loss of another?
What do you take from these experiences? Do you walk away with a greater knowledge of yourself? Do you feel more alive? Do you feel empty inside despite all of the things you've seen in your life.
I can't tell you what spirituality is, the very word itself is elusive. You can get a dictionary and quote it, but it still won't answer these questions. Only you can answer these for yourself. I can't tell you the answers.
Nyxie