Reply #24: I see religion and spirituality as different things

[mandyky]

The fundie Christians are religious, not spiritual. They have a pastor that tells them what the bible means, and what they should do about it.

While I steer clear of religion, I consider myself spiritual, and I am offended when I am told I am not moral or don't have "values" because I interpret the bible and other "holy" books in nontraditional ways. I do not consider anything that is fear or guilt based to be spiritual.

I am fine with religion as long as it doesn't try to usurp science.

I really disagree with this "Religiophobia allows no room for the possibiity of a spirituality which is committed to inclusiveness and social justice" since I see religion and spirituality as not the exact same thing.