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Originally Posted by Cheese
Not so fast there Daffy...Heres the question posed to a Priest...
I would like to know the difference between "spiritual" and "religious."
The word 'spiritual' is a Bible term. The Greek word is ' pneumatikos.' In the Bible this word relates to our walk with the Lord, that is, in learning to live our lives under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual believers are those who have learned the great value of living by the Spirit.
The term 'religious' is from the Greek word 'deisidaimonia.' This word means to be superstitious. It also speaks of reverence for God, but not necessarily in regard to which god is involved. Being religious simply means you are a follower of a religion.
So to answer your question, a person can be religious without being spiritual. Hindus are religious. Muslims are religious. Being religious simply means you are a follower of a religion. But being spiritual really means you are walking with the true God of the Bible.
Blessings,
Buddy
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I am not sure 'spiritual' defined by a 'religious' person should qualify, since spirituality would only be obtained by following their religion. I would lean toward the 'spiritual' label for tranny as well, and that is how I would also describe myself.