What does spirituality mean?

[jim123]

What do you think spirituality means? Notice that the word 'spirituality' comes from the root word 'spirit'.

I believe that according to the Bible, there is the Holy Spirit and there are also the unclean spirits (demons and devils). There is the right kind of spirituality and the wrong kind of spirituality which is demonic. When you are doing spiritual practices like yoga or meditation, you are actually messing with real evil spirits that are out there. That's why it's called a "spiritual practice." If it was actually meant for seeking and finding some deep truths or enlightenment, why not call it something else?

[Leo Gura]

It means realizing you are God dreaming up reality.

[Thought Art]

@jim123 There are layers to this questions. 

1. If taken all the way it means realizing you are God, but, it really means cleaning up your metaphysical connection to what is the case. I personally think you can drop all the spirits bullshit. There are energies for sure...

Is raping children killing children what the bible teaches? Because the christians did that here to the indigenous children in my country. We found what, 3000 unmarked graves? When did Jesus ever fucking tell anyone to take children from their home and then torture, abuse, take their culture from them and kill them? 

Leave dogma and religion behind imo... It can be useful, but the devil is in most religions. 

Spirituality does not refer to 'spirits'... because everything is Spirit. It CAN refer to spirits, but that is dualistic. I think that Leo's teaching are non-duality which means its all you. You are God, so learn to love and understand yourself. It's gonna be hard. 

You are the Holy Spirit. Take responsibility for yourself.

Edited July 19, 2021 by Thought Art

[jim123]

1 hour ago, Thought Art said:

You are God, so learn to love and understand yourself.

Self-love is not real love. Real love is when you love someone else.

[Leo Gura]

@jim123 Banned.

Be here with an open mind.

[Thought Art]

8 hours ago, jim123 said:

Self-love is not real love. Real love is when you love someone else.

A lot of my family that was raised christian say this to me. They think self love is a sin, akin to neurotic narcissism. To say "I am God" or "I love myself" is something a lot of christians I think find threatening because... maybe they have a devotional, exoteric lean? Probably hard to convince someone who has the fear of God within them otherwise.

To me that is the real Sin... to put this Golden Calf as your lord and saviour...

"Working for the church while your family dies

You take what they give you and you keep it inside

Every spark of friendship and love will die without a home

Hear the soldier grown we'll go it alone!" - Arcadefire , Intervention

Edited July 19, 2021 by Thought Art

[Vignan]

14 hours ago, jim123 said:

Self-love is not real love. Real love is when you love someone else.

The whole point is the there no "someone" it's just you you you and that "you" is god.