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There are over 30 tribes that are collectively referred to as Apache. Each have their own tribal name and languages. Most of the Apache tribes are similar in terms of their culture and spirituality. Like most Native Americans, Apaches don't separate their spiritual lives from any other aspect of their lives. more »
Religious traditions include prayer, reflection or meditation because there are so many mysteries in the universe that are beyond the understanding of human beings. Even without a formal religious approach, there are many ways to make spirituality a part of life. In a technological society, with information is flying around and so... more »
Spirituality is much more than regular Sunday church attendance. Instead, spirituality is having a personal relationship with God and renewing that bond with your creator each day of your life. Although going to church can enhance spirituality, it's also the little everyday miracles that contribute to spirituality. more »
Vedanta, "the end of knowledge," is an ancient philosophical system that provides the foundation for the umbrella of beliefs that is Hinduism. There is a great deal of literature that shows the depth of Vedanta, which can lead to a practical and deeply spiritual way of life. more »
Modern-day cults normally involve radical beliefs, dominating leadership and obedient followers. However, cults did not always take this form. Cults trace their beginnings to mythology, religious healing and idol worship. Studying about historical cults reveals their existence in ancient history, when documentation took the shape of... more »
Harnessing spirituality means having a faith that works in your life. When you harness spirituality, you use your faith to change your life for... more »
Falun Gong is a spiritual practice founded in 1993 in China by Li Hongzhi. It is based on achieving the characteristics known as the "universal... more »
From the beginning of time, many people have thought that spirituality could heal. Understandably, spiritual people tend to place a greater value... more »
Twenty-first century technology has created a global society, connecting eastern and western culture in ways never imagined. One of the greatest... more »
Has following a certain religion made you feel like you have lost your independence? Do you feel like you have to believe certain things you don't... more »
Spirituality is relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material. Synonyms include immaterialism, dualism, incorporeality and eternity. Spirituality is associated with religion, deities, the supernatural, and an afterlife, although the decline of organized religion in the West and the growth of secularism has brought about a wider understanding of its nature.
Defining spirituality
While the terms spirituality and religion are sometimes used interchangeably, an important distinction exists between them. Traditionally, religions have regarded spirituality as an integral aspect of their religious experience and have long arrogated spirituality for themselves; claiming true spirituality cannot be experienced by the secular (non-religious). Declining membership of organised religions in the western world, however, has given rise to a broader view of spirituality. Those who speak of spirituality, outside of religion, often define themselves as "spiritual but not religious" and generally believe in the existence of many different "spiritual paths" - the emphasis being on the importance of finding ones own individual path to spirituality. According to one poll, some 24±4% of the United States population identifies itself as spiritual but not religious.http://www.beliefnet.com/News/2005/08/Newsweekbeliefnet-Poll-Results.aspx#spiritrel
Secular spirituality also carries connotations of an individual having a spiritual outlook which is more personalized, less structured, more open to new ideas/influences, and more pluralistic than that of the doctrinal faiths of organized religions. At one end of the spectram, even some atheists are spiritual; Whilst atheism tends to lean towards skepticism regarding supernatural claims and the existence of an actual spirit, for some atheists being "Spiritual" can be defined as nurturing thoughts, emotions, words and actions that are in harmony with the idea that the entire unive read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirituality
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