“The idea of being spiritual – not religious – is increasingly popular among the scientific community as well as in American culture at large. Many scientists who are politically liberal don’t want to associate with religion because of its conservative valence today. Historically, there are no boundary disputes between spirituality and science, unlike religion and science" (Prof David Yamane).
Science vs Religion vs Spirituality?
by Fernando 7 Replies latest watchtower bible
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AGuest
"there are no boundary disputes between spirituality and science, unlike religion and science"
Unfortunately, just like those at the far pole of religion don't get that... those at the far opposite pole don't seem to, either, dear Fernando (peace to you!). I am glad, though, that some scientists do. I think more will as we "progress". Thank you for posting that!
Again, peace to you!
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ,
SA
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Fernando
@AGuest. Thank you for the insightful comment. I agree - indeed!
Society has come a very long way since religion was dealt a partial "death stroke" in 1517. As a much more progressive society we now have many freedoms that simply did not exist back then.
I am truly excited about the staggering possibilities when as a society we finally are able to tell the baby (faith & spirituality) from the bathwater (religion) and consign the latter to history.
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Phizzy
Here in the U.K , despite what our Prime Minister may say, we are a majority "secular" society, more people say they are not religious (51% I think, so only just !)
I like your last sentence, Fernando, religion is the biggest restraint on progress, people of faith and spirituality are often the prime movers of progress, by progress I mean a more compassionate society that gives a better life to everyone.
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cofty
How are you defining "spirituality"?
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wobble
For me, spirituality is that which is metaphysical, at present at least. Science may well explain these things in the future, things like inspiration to produce art or music, the ability to predict, etc.
Already explaned to a degree, but there seems to be much that is not clear, certainly I do not include any beliefs in unprovable beings, God's or Devils etc as part of the kind of spirituality that makes for progress.
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nicolaou
I'm with cofty, define 'spirituality' please.
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Fernando
Spirituality has been described as the power that is in us but not of us. I'm still contemplating whether it can correctly be described as a sixth or higher sense and/or superconsciousness whereby we learn new things over and above what comes to us physically through our 5 senses.
Over 200 self-help groups such as the AA (alcohol), NA (narcotics) and GROW (mental health) are finding that a spiritual awakening is key in overcoming addiction.
Others, such as me, can confirm that an increased Spiritual Quotient has allowed me to beat my addiction to (supremacist self-righteous) religion, as well as leading to a reduction in prejudice and ignorance, and a general improvement in mental health.
Spirituality is about deep inner transformation and healing. It allows us to actually see and come to grips with dysfunction (especially within ourselves).
Since spirituality is absent from the Watchtower they are unable to see their dysfunction, addiction, blindness, confusion, inebriation and insanity.
Religion is about external transformation (self-righteous window dressing). Religion "has a failed past and a bankrupt future" (Robert Capon).