(October 9, 2012 at 10:36 am)Tino Wrote: I think it is also often used as a mid-point for those who have realized there is no god but are not yet ready to admit it to themselves or others.
I fully agree with this viewpoint.
"Spiritual" has become this catch all phrase for all the New Age followers, doubting religious folk, any intense experience that affects a person deeply (usually mentally and emotionally.)
However, it's also a phrase used by intelligent people trying to express they believe in more than they can see with their eyes. I don't "believe" in other dimensions/worlds, but I'm open to it. So they say they aren't relgious, but they are spiritual.
Interesting question Annik. I approve. *thumbs up*
"I think it's better to have ideas. You can change an idea, changing a belief is trickier.
Life should be malleable and progressive; working from idea to idea permits that.
Beliefs anchor you to certain points and limit growth; new ideas can't generate.
Life grows stagnant." - DOGMA
My "people skills" are "rusty". - Castiel, Supernatural
Life should be malleable and progressive; working from idea to idea permits that.
Beliefs anchor you to certain points and limit growth; new ideas can't generate.
Life grows stagnant." - DOGMA
My "people skills" are "rusty". - Castiel, Supernatural
