Religion and Spirituality

Religion and Spirituality
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Religion and spirituality are two different concepts that are often confused as a single entity. Specifically, religion is an institution founded by men. Its practices are based on the insights of men and their interpretation of the commandments followed by their congregation. On the contrary, spirituality defines the soul. Thus, it is innate, making the superior being central to the individual’s actions (Cline, 2019). Aspects of religion and spirituality can be analyzed using two religions, namely, Christianity and Buddhism.
There are many religions under Christianity, and from a personal perspective, the most striking is Roman Catholicism. This is one of the major religions in the world, but different regions have different practices based on the region or country. Most strikingly, the Philippines, a country in Southeast Asia where most people are Catholics, has unique religious beliefs and practices. First, Filipino Catholics are incredibly conservative, condemning social issues, especially abortion and the LGBTQ+ community. Second, the Pope, the leader of the whole religion, is extremely popular, much like a celebrity (Lipka, 2015). Lastly, the religion has saints, who are also humans granted by the church with such status based on their life reviews. The saints have feast days, and in the Philippines, these days are ce...