The Difference Between Religion and Spirituality

Spirituality is a word that has about 8 billion definitions. So what the heck is it? How does it relate to religion? Can you have one without the other? Are they mutually exclusive or do we need both to reach our ultimate potential?
In this podcast, I explore the history of religion spirituality. I talk about their impact they've had on people and on society as a whole. And I share how we can navigate the confusing terrain of a world full of people who all claim to possess the secret and sacred truth.
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[@donnawoodford8145]

To me, religion involves dogma, rules, and regulations that are man-made, mostly for control over the believers. It can be a foundation, but it should not be the end all to solving all problems. Some people use religion as a crutch. When they are consumed by fear, they need something to lean on, thus their constrictive default becomes religion. That's my opinion at this time.

[@raymillar1499]

I sat and listened with my eyes closed and found this video extremely relaxing. Thank you for taking the time to make it 🙏

[@29erriner87]

You have a very positive take on religion in this episode. As I have gotten to know hundreds and thousends of religious people, coming from a fundamentalist christian childhood, having worked as a pastor, I know that most of religion has very little to do with spirituality and in fact does the opposite: it blocks the way to truly find your source of being. It does so because it tends to keep people in mental prisons of religious forms. Spirituality on the other hand is free of forms and thus reaches the heart of the center directly. No need of forms and rituals. Spiritual abuse is a big thing in religion (most people talk about sexual abuse and religious wars - these are horrible but on a wide scale are not the main issue). It took me 40 years to finally break out my mental prison and find my spiritual source. Many others are still trapped. So for me I do not see any benefit of religion being a doorway or crutch. The differences are just too big.

[@vloggingwithtony]

Yours is my feeling on religion also. From age 27 I spent 10 years in various Christian churches, then 20 years a Jehovah's Witness, then 5 more years in various churches again after leaving the JWs. Then at 62 I discovered Spirituality. I think of Jesus' words, "You shall know the truth & the truth shall set you free". The JWs love to refer to that scripture as applying to their religion that they refer to as "The Truth". Like yourself I was unknowingly trapped in a mental prison under the power & control of religious leaders & religious institutions. For the past almost 3 years Jesus word's have never been truer for me. Spiritual abuse is rarely mentioned when it comes to abuse in religion as most people, authorities & the media focus on the physical only element. Kind regards, Tony

[@sabinamock4799]

This video resonates with me tremendously. Thank you Todd for sharing!

[@sonukr2008]

A truly remarkable and thought-provoking discourse.

[@christinalow7299]

Thank you for this meaningful sharing!❤

[@jimpowers9553]

Dear Todd, thank you. Your posts are so insightful and meaningful. A man with wisdom way beyond your years here on this journey. Peace and love always.

[@infinity4480]

Thank u so much...Need to keep in mind that God has no religion. Life is about spirituality

[@24khoic]

Thank you Todd.

[@spirittall3905]

Love the rock face ❤

[@mygreenenvy]

I’m dealing with tremendous grief after my wife of 30 years passed away just two months ago and your videos have been helping a bit Todd. I too have been agnostic at times and aetheist at others. I’m having struggles with the idea of an afterlife or spirit life after death. Searching for an answer that may never come I guess. Maybe not until I shuffle off this mortal coil I suppose ? One thing for sure is that grief and grieving is extremely difficult. It comes and goes in waves but sometimes those waves are more like tsunamis. The woman I loved for so long and became her sole caregiver for the last 3 years is just gone in an instant. It’s hard to fathom though I know others have experienced the same or even worse but it still doesn’t make it any easier.

[@brokenwing8018]

Sorry to hear this. My sympathies are with you. Yes, grief can be daunting. The most you can do is be good to yourself.

[@guidomantelli]

Grazie

[@christinegrace6783]

yep. i, too, call myself every thing and no thing. oneness iamyouareweare one. love love love. thank you sweet angel/angle of love 'n' light todd.

[@Truthlove4u]

Much love❤

[@100angry]

I wish i meet u once. ! I m in Canada ,been to NY trip .. its true u said we live with ourself 24/7. We have to find inner peace to be peacful and free uptimately. Planning for Himalayan. Where can i find u;!

[@100angry]

I'm big fan of vedanta , yours, sadgurus, swami sarvpriyanda New York , mooji who are beyond any identity. Chosen messenger by universe!

[@Kay5322s]

both are connected anyway right

[@amandaking4818]

Religion makes you think you can work your way to God's grace and that's false. God's grace is free. He has unconditional love and his mercy is new every morning!

[@Kay5322s]

@@amandaking4818 yes this is exactly what religions says..

[@viridianacarreon7203]

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[@zealotestheaussie5880]

Spirituality can be whatever you want it to be. Religion requires logic and systematic thought. Spirituality requires nothing of people. It’s basically selfishness.

[@vloggingwithtony]

Religions are always on the hunt for converts, they have to convince you theirs is right & you need to join. It's like a business that needs continual growth. You'll hear various churches addressing concerns when their numbers start dropping. Gotta have lottsa people to donate those $$$s. Spirituality is none of that & you'll find it when you are ready.