Defining itself as a state of being, and not a religion is just a part of what sets global spirituality apart from the rest. Many are now seeing that they may be able to find a religious following that they can make sense of. This is not by any means a new movement, but it is definitely finding a rapid growth in followers.
One of the reasons that this idea is so popular is because it strives to unite humanity as one. Not as the many religions; races; sexualities; culture; or otherwise, but as nothing more than human. The hope is for a human race that has more in common, and doesn't seek to find as many reasons to fight and bicker amongst themselves.
The lack of an eternal judgement for not conforming to a specific religions ideals seems almost divine to a number of people. This is just a small portion of why so the following is increasing as rapidly as it is. The whole point is that humans should respect one another as humans.
Many resist the idea that most of the current organized religions are based upon a system that was created by another human being and their interpretation of something. Those of true faith to their religious path insist that their system was set into place by a deity that communicated their wishes to the human race. When the idea is presented to them that someone else believes otherwise, they are usually not too accepting of the idea.
The idea that someone who was nothing more than human read some ideas and organized them into a system of beliefs, or saw something happen and created a system of beliefs based on it, is not something that most are willing to believe. Those who are faithful to their religion believe that the deity of that religion is the one who created the belief system. Many become offended when presented with the idea that their entire system of beliefs could have been created by someone who was no more godly than them-self.
Another area is the number of different groups that use their religious beliefs as their reason for hate and judgement. Those that are against homosexuality because God says it is wrong, or those who are against other religions because the bible says God shall be worshiped before all others. These are the cultures and groups that are putting up the most fight.
Like any and every other religion, no matter how much resistance there is, this will always be a way of belief for those who seek it as long as someone is willing to stick with it. The followers who maintain their faith will manage to keep alive the ideals of this way of thinking and living. There is not a single path taken, most especially a religious one, that is not met with friction and resistance along the way.
Global spirituality is by no means a new idea, but the popularity has recently been steadily on the rise. Groups who tend to be discarded by other religions may find their way here and find that they have a purpose as well as happiness. This is not a religion, but instead it is truly a state of being.
One of the reasons that this idea is so popular is because it strives to unite humanity as one. Not as the many religions; races; sexualities; culture; or otherwise, but as nothing more than human. The hope is for a human race that has more in common, and doesn't seek to find as many reasons to fight and bicker amongst themselves.
The lack of an eternal judgement for not conforming to a specific religions ideals seems almost divine to a number of people. This is just a small portion of why so the following is increasing as rapidly as it is. The whole point is that humans should respect one another as humans.
Many resist the idea that most of the current organized religions are based upon a system that was created by another human being and their interpretation of something. Those of true faith to their religious path insist that their system was set into place by a deity that communicated their wishes to the human race. When the idea is presented to them that someone else believes otherwise, they are usually not too accepting of the idea.
The idea that someone who was nothing more than human read some ideas and organized them into a system of beliefs, or saw something happen and created a system of beliefs based on it, is not something that most are willing to believe. Those who are faithful to their religion believe that the deity of that religion is the one who created the belief system. Many become offended when presented with the idea that their entire system of beliefs could have been created by someone who was no more godly than them-self.
Another area is the number of different groups that use their religious beliefs as their reason for hate and judgement. Those that are against homosexuality because God says it is wrong, or those who are against other religions because the bible says God shall be worshiped before all others. These are the cultures and groups that are putting up the most fight.
Like any and every other religion, no matter how much resistance there is, this will always be a way of belief for those who seek it as long as someone is willing to stick with it. The followers who maintain their faith will manage to keep alive the ideals of this way of thinking and living. There is not a single path taken, most especially a religious one, that is not met with friction and resistance along the way.
Global spirituality is by no means a new idea, but the popularity has recently been steadily on the rise. Groups who tend to be discarded by other religions may find their way here and find that they have a purpose as well as happiness. This is not a religion, but instead it is truly a state of being.
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