Religion Spirituality

Being spiritual without being religious is possible.

This is part five of a five-part series. Religious perspective in Japan might seem to be deteriorating to some, but new religions and spirituality are among the things that offer hope for a promising religious future.

Research shows that religion has the ability to increase happiness, but that the consumer age is weakening religion and diminishing its capacity to deliver psychological advantages.

The domain of spirituality begins when one transcends the mind-barrier, where bliss alone reigns. Mind is the war-front. Once that front is crossed one enters the bliss zone.

Often we think of religious people as moral people. Though, does one have to be religious to have morality?

What is more important today, spirituality or religion? Think the two are the same? Does one have more importance in today's society? Or is a middle way approach better? You be the judge.

At some point in our lives, we seek answers to the BIG questions, "Who am I?" "Why am I Here?" In getting to know ourselves, we begin a lifetime journey. Some people take the spiritual road and others the religious path. Is there really a difference?

Here's a method I've been using lately, which has been netting me in around $60 a day - this method does require some manual labour, but the profits are exponential.

A study in the November/December 2009 Issue of AARP Magazine shows that the percentage of people who say that religion is important in their lives is higher according to age.

My own views and interpretation of religion and spirituality. How I was raised and how I feel today as an adult.

How spirituality and religion are interconnected.

People have always believed in the power of your name to shape your destiny. But can it really? And can knowledge of the hidden power of a name help parents pick a 'better' name for their baby?

I am curious about your success? Answer these questions for me

Whether you are religious or just curious about religion and spirituality, beliefnet.com has a lot of common sense information regarding all major world religions, as well as spirituality. It also includes stories from the popular "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.