Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Spirituality vs religion

"When asked 'What is the difference between Religion and Spirituality?' a Jesuit replied: To explain that I have to tell you a little story. Spirituality is represented by the fresh spring water of God's love for all of creation that arises naturally at the top of a mountain. It trickles down the mountainside and refreshes and strengthens everything it touches. Religion, now that is something els...e again, it is the well-intentioned man-made plumbing that often tries to send the water uphill where it should not go and, as often as not, whistles it past your arse without the benefit of a tap. Being man-made it always pollutes the water. So, when in doubt, always go back to the spring." ~ Tim Wallace-Murphy

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