What is the relationship between religion and spirituality?

Answer 1

religion and spiritual have no relation.Thou majority of humans will say that they are closely related or they will spirituality is part of religion..but the fact is spirituality is part of sanatan dharma and even religions are part of it..religion in self is a divide and if so how can divide be a eternal thing ?

Note: I may or may not be right

Answer 2

Religion is a kindergarten. Spirituality is a university. So, is it better to remain in kindergarten all our life and learn the ABC about God till we die? If we want to do that, we can, and many of us do it. Many people are stuck in religion right through their life, they don't go beyond religion. We don't have to change our religion. Spirituality is not another religion, it is a graduation beyond the ABC of theology, of God and religion. Therefore, if you want to achieve the ultimate goal and realize you are the Soul, you need spirituality. You don't have to change your religion, but you have to go beyond to realize the truth, to be enlightened.

Answer 3

• Spirituality is the core of every religion.
• The fact is the so called religions are dividing people but the meaning of religion is to bind or unite. The religions are binding or uniting a group of people causing divisions among people.
• If you practice the core values of any religion you are called spiritual. But if you practice superficial values you are tagged as religious.
• If you practice the teachings of the ancient saints and sages of any religion you are spiritual.
• If you practice the teachings of a book without judgement and discrimination you are called religious.
• The aim and purpose of every religion is to bind or unite with Spirit. At present the religions have forgotten this.
• Spirituality is the purpose and aim of every religion.
• Roots of religion and spirituality are one and the same.

Answer 4

Religion encompasses the tangible aspects, while spirituality delves into the intangible and metaphysical realms. Comparable to rain and wind, which both manifest on Earth yet differ in visibility—rain perceivable and wind unseen. During the storm, the wind steers the rain, illustrating its existence and trajectory despite its hidden nature.

Answer 5

Religion is typically associated with organized systems of beliefs and practices, often within a specific community or institution. Spirituality, on the other hand, is more individualistic and focuses on personal connection to a transcendent or divine presence. While religion can provide a framework for spiritual beliefs and practices, spirituality can exist independently of organized religion.

Answer 6

It's up to the individual.