This is an interesting quote. Parker Palmer and others, including complexity scientists, point out that the etymological roots of religion is to yoke together or join together. Yesterday, during my reading one author (the name escapes me) said ligament has the same roots. We are bound together through what we hold in common. I think religion understood this way stands with spirituality which is what we each bring to the collective and can share with others.
Religion is for people
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“I think religion understood this way stands with spirituality which is what we each bring to the collective and can share with others.”
Yes, I so agree.
Having a knowledge of the etymology changes what a word can mean to us.
I think there’s a cultural misuse of the word religion, but I think I understand the point people are making, which is that spirituality is an experience one can have anywhere, anytime and religion has come to mean an experience of rituals managed by organizations.
Great topic!
Debra
True. That needs affixing to every pulpit for Lent. No need for any galling sermons about sin, then!
That sounds like a good idea Sarah. It was a quote that challenged me to think about a deeper meaning.
Love this quote!
It took me a few days to re-blog. I found it challenged me to think about what it meant and somehow pull the words together.
This is a wonderful reminder of the difference between faith and religion! I really liked this and thought it made a great point. I wrote about someone who has been misled about religion and is in the public eye, (post is called, Cost of Silence.) We need to be more aware of misuse of God and the Bible. This was just the right thing for me to read today! Robin
I am glad it resonated for you Robin. Thank you for the lovely comment.