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What, for you, is the purpose of spirituality or religion?

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Posted on Aug 17th, 2007 by Gaia Team : Gaia Team Gaia Team

What does spirituality mean to you, personally, and what role does it play in your life? And what role do you think it plays in the lives of others?
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Religion is for those that...

Posted on Dec 23rd, 2007 by Tumbleweedboy : Perpetually Proactive Tumbleweedboy

Religion is for those that are afraid of hell.  Spirituality is for those that have been to hell & don't care to ever go there again! I am a recovered catholic so give me spirituality... More »

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I believe that spirituality and...

Posted on Aug 27th, 2007 by Lackadaisical Tay : Life Ambassador Lackadaisical Tay

I believe that spirituality and religion serve many different purposes, but for many I feel that they serve as a place for people to feel that they belong, to find answers to their doubts about... More »

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I believe that we are...

Posted on Aug 26th, 2007 by Bob : Client Healer Bob

I believe that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Therefore, spirituality is not something that has a purpose, rather it is more definitive as to what we are. Let me try to explain... More »

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To remind you how close...

Posted on Aug 25th, 2007 by Dr. Wright  : Gaia Child Dr. Wright

To remind you how close to God you really are www.powme.com

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Remembering ONEness. There is no...

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2007 by Shifting Your Energy

Remembering ONEness. There is no wrong way to remember this. For some this remembrance comes through a religion of which there are so many. All contributing to the "idea" that we really are all ONE.... More »

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To manifest compassion , and...

Posted on Aug 20th, 2007 by Jerry : Sufi Lover Jerry

To manifest compassion , and enlightened love in the REAL world. It's not about any afterlife. It's about THIS life.  Self SO. To "see Christ in His Infintie Disquises", as Mother Theresa said.  Amen. So... More »

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Spirituality and/or Religion is for...

Posted on Aug 20th, 2007 by Rev. Travis Eneix : Philosopher-lite & Self-Inquirer Rev. Travis Eneix

Spirituality and/or Religion is for learning to live as a better expression of the already ever-present silent awareness which I already am.

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To Be AND not to...

Posted on Aug 19th, 2007 by mandalafly : Kisser of Kozmic Frogs mandalafly

To Be AND not to Be.

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Spirituality, rather than "giving" me...

Posted on Aug 18th, 2007 by Shelby : Visionary Shelby

Spirituality, rather than "giving" me a purpose in life, is the way I choose to live out my purpose.  My connection to the divine spark within me allows me to experience life more fully and... More »

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Religion is manufactured by humans...

Posted on Aug 18th, 2007 by Sharon : Prime Fractionatar Sharon

Religion is manufactured by humans for organzing thought(s) about God into                                                                                                                                                                                                                       some form of rules and teachings to support  those rules.  I don't have a need for that.  I was raised in a... More »

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