What is it called when you are unsure of your religion?

Non-religious people can be called atheists or agnostics, but to describe things, activities, or attitudes that have nothing to do with religion, you can use the word secular. If there’s no religion involved, then you’re in “the secular world” — as people sometimes call everything that exists outside of religion.

What is being spiritual but not religious?

“Spiritual but not religious” (SBNR), also known as “spiritual but not affiliated” (SBNA), is a popular phrase and initialism used to self-identify a life stance of spirituality that does not regard organized religion as the sole or most valuable means of furthering spiritual growth.

Why is it important to seek God?

The same is true of God: we can come to know him even if He’s a mystery. So, as the Good Book says, “Seek and ye shall find.” This is important whether you are religious or not. The ongoing search helps the spiritual seeker to find answers and keeps the religious person from settling into stale ritualism.

What happens when there is no spirituality?

Without a vibrant personal spirituality, religion becomes mere tradition — blind obedience going through the motions. Religion becomes what Jesus referred to as “whitewashed tombs” — pretty on the outside but a rotting corpse on the inside.

Is religion without spirituality dead?

A wise spiritual mentor once told me that religion without spirituality is dead, and that spirituality without religion is lost. Without a vibrant personal spirituality, religion becomes mere tradition — blind obedience going through the motions.

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

Religion becomes what Jesus referred to as “whitewashed tombs” — pretty on the outside but a rotting corpse on the inside. Without a strong religious community, spirituality becomes entirely about me — my own thoughts, desires, and whims. Spirituality becomes me shaping God in my image, rather than the other way around.