"Religion is for those afraid of Hell - Spiritiuality is for those that have already been there"

[alittlelark]

I heard this quote a few months ago - but it STICKS in my mind.


I know it is not that simple, but it Really seems fill many sections of my jigsaw puzzle.

[The Magistrate]

1. That's a Good Line, Ma'am

I expect it's true enough.

[SheltieLover]

2. Hell is a human construct, imo.

[alittlelark]

3. It certainly is. Concensus Reality makes more sense than anything else.

[SheltieLover]

4. Your op brings to mind

The Decent of Inanna.

[alittlelark]

6. The 'annuna' are basically our current US society in this analogy.

It works !!!

Sadly, it works.

[Duppers]

10. Absolutely! And ....

Both the majority of religious and non-religious people consider information provided by scientists to be more credible and reliable than information provided by religious leaders.
Source: University of Amsterdam

And so is spirituality, imo.

From Wiki...
Secular spirituality

Naturalized spirituality is spirituality without any need for the 'other‐worldly.'
Spirituality is one of the goals, perhaps the ultimate goal, of philosophy."

This 'universal truth' can be experienced through a secular, non-religious world view, without the need for a concept of 'higher power' or a 'supernatural being.'

[samplegirl]

5. I've always said

If there is a God… he works through good people.

[niyad]

7. One of my favourites: God is coming. And She is pissed.

[Lucky Luciano]

8. I have no religion or spirituality.

Mostly data driven and analytical.

[Good egg]

9. I'm just here for the fabulous cartoons

I appreciate your thoughts. I'm here mostly because the monitor algorithm tells me that if I don't become more active my ability to e-mail DU's fabulous cartoons to my friends will not be restored. Thank you. PS - The All in All contains Hell and Heaven and Spirituality is right here now, within you. Perhaps.