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What is the difference between spirituality and religion?

05/07/25 5:33pm
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05/07/25 5:35pm
Religion is based on sharing a belief system with others of the same faith that's focused on connecting with a higher power or God, and includes Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Religion often relies on sacred texts, like the Bible or Quran, to provide advice, guidance, and rules for how people should live.

Spirituality is a more individual pursuit of connection with the world around you and is often centered around love and compassion for yourself and others. Spirituality can also be focused on understanding the purpose and meaning of life. People can be both spiritual and religous, though spirituality is not connected to a specific religion.
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Aliza Kelly
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05/07/25 5:39pm
The main difference between religion and spirituality is that religion is associated with specific doctrines and ideologies—there’s usually some sort of hierarchy, religious figurehead, and text associated with it. Spirituality, on the other hand, is fluid and open-ended. There’s no right or wrong way to approach it, and for many people, it’s about questions, curiosities, and self-discovery.
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