Deva Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Sometimes I can get a better grasp of an idea if I look at it from several angles. So here are a few non-loaded questions for AM, RR, and whomever else wants to chime in: What distinguishes 'spirituality' from emotion? Or IOW, is there some reason why you couldn't see spirituality as some subset of emotions? And on a related note: We all know that animals experience emotions - at least I don't THINK that would be controversial here. I mean, we're animals and all. Do y'all think other animals can experience spirituality? Somewhat related to the previous question: Do y'all think spirituality is in any way related to or correlated with intelligence? I know lots of dumb christians- but no dumb Buddhists. Or is it more likely that certain KINDS of spirituality would be more correlated with intelligence? And if it happens that intelligence isn't a factor, then might the fish in my aquarium be spiritual? What distinguishes "spirituality" from emotion? I would not try to define it in those terms. It is like saying "what distinguishes beauty from emotion? I can't categorize it like that. If you suggest that spirituality is just emotionalism with nothing of substance behind it - I reject that. It is something permanent, not transient such as a passing emotion. Do you think other animals can experience spirituality? I don't know. Maybe. We know very little about the thought process or capacity of animals like dolphins, for example. Intelligence could be a factor in some places. But there are many Christians smarter than I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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