| Marucha said: Anyway..I don't think everyone has to be attached to a religion or whatever to be spiritual and not everyone who is human has to be spiritual. There is so much more to life than just what religion you follow. I think it adds to the whole perspective and experience... but it's absolutely not necessary to be any of those things in order to have a fulfilling life or be a good person. |
Nice post! I've always found religious/spiritual experiences to be fascinating. I always find it hard to not be moved when I read about them, especially when personal beliefs help people find happiness (or whatever you wish to call it). Personally, I've always felt these types of personal beliefs are the most powerful.
The part of your post I quoted reminded me of a quote from William James Varieties of Religious Experience. He's quoting an atheist or agnostic (can't remember) that feels perfectly content with his life while not believing in God. James' argument is that reliigous belief isn't for everyone, but those people who find solace in personal belief are justified in those beliefs.....I always liked William James.
