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In reply to the discussion: Millenials are turning against organized religion. [View all]Gods Slayer
(52 posts)12. The word 'spirituality' has no meaning at all, imho
What is 'spirituality'? Here's the wiki definition, so vague as to be totally useless:
Definition[edit]
There is no single, widely-agreed definition of spirituality.[5][6][note 2] Surveys of the definition of the term, as used in scholarly research, show a broad range of definitions, with very limited similitude.[7]
According to Waaijman, the traditional meaning of spirituality is a process of re-formation which "aims to recover the original shape of man, the image of God. To accomplish this, the re-formation is oriented at a mold, which represents the original shape: in Judaism the Torah, in Christianity there is Christ, for Buddhism, Buddha, and in Islam, Muhammad."[note 3]
In modern times the emphasis is on subjective experience.[9] It may denote almost any kind of meaningful activity[1][note 4] or blissful experience.[3] It still denotes a process of transformation, but in a context separate from organized religious institutions, termed "spiritual but not religious".[10] Houtman and Aupers suggest that modern spirituality is a blend of humanistic psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions and eastern religions.[11]
Waaijman points out that "spirituality" is only one term of a range of words which denote the praxis of spirituality.[4] Some other terms are "Hasidism, contemplation, kabbala, asceticism, mysticism, perfection, devotion and piety".
There is no single, widely-agreed definition of spirituality.[5][6][note 2] Surveys of the definition of the term, as used in scholarly research, show a broad range of definitions, with very limited similitude.[7]
According to Waaijman, the traditional meaning of spirituality is a process of re-formation which "aims to recover the original shape of man, the image of God. To accomplish this, the re-formation is oriented at a mold, which represents the original shape: in Judaism the Torah, in Christianity there is Christ, for Buddhism, Buddha, and in Islam, Muhammad."[note 3]
In modern times the emphasis is on subjective experience.[9] It may denote almost any kind of meaningful activity[1][note 4] or blissful experience.[3] It still denotes a process of transformation, but in a context separate from organized religious institutions, termed "spiritual but not religious".[10] Houtman and Aupers suggest that modern spirituality is a blend of humanistic psychology, mystical and esoteric traditions and eastern religions.[11]
Waaijman points out that "spirituality" is only one term of a range of words which denote the praxis of spirituality.[4] Some other terms are "Hasidism, contemplation, kabbala, asceticism, mysticism, perfection, devotion and piety".
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When I was young, that's what a lot of religion was about. Now it seems much of religion has
RKP5637
Jan 2016
#4
As their distance from religion increases, it also does so to conservatism/Republicanism.
LonePirate
Jan 2016
#7
I think things like youtube and Facebook have allowed opposing views of religion
Quixote1818
Jan 2016
#10
I don't necessarily believe in a God, but I am a Christian, in a non-religious sense...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jan 2016
#29
Well, you got me there. You're right, sometimes the architecture is magnificent.
randome
Jan 2016
#23
Better yet: bars, nightclubs, restaurants, book stores, and other cool stuff!
Arugula Latte
Jan 2016
#32
Obviously I was being sarcastic. The anti-theist bigotry in this thread is disgusting.
KittyWampus
Jan 2016
#41
Because we think these supernatural belief systems are moronic, that makes us bigots?
Arugula Latte
Jan 2016
#44
Hallelujah! Thou a-words haave sent this sinner to the light of coherent thought!
BlueJazz
Jan 2016
#57
If you need a list of science mystery's let me know. Also, make believe is fun I understand. nt
Logical
Jan 2016
#56
I've got a decent enough list to work with for now, but if I run low, I'll let ya know.
Shandris
Jan 2016
#59
Good. Once we get religious leaders out of the public sphere, we can progress.
craigmatic
Jan 2016
#46