Tolerance and spirituality are not the same thing

[Diana]

To me, the whole point of conscious evolution is thinking for one's self, not following an external source. When I say "thinking" I mean all that involves with the mind and deep mind. Obviously religion is dogma, and following any religion is not accessing an inner, self-instigated path but an outer, dogmatic path. As for spirituality, I agree we have entered the realm of semantics, because the word may mean anything at all to any individual. "Spirituality" it seems to me just acknowledges that there is a spirit which includes a larger understanding of existence than just the body and conscious mind and this one life we are consciously aware of.

In thinking for myself, I personally don't have any attachment to what anyone or thing says about my path. I resonate with some material such as Ra's, and I can get value or insights from anything at all, but I do not follow it as a result or "believe" it. I like to stay open to the flow of information and catalyst without rigidity.

That said, everyone's life and path are unique and "right" for them. If it takes following a very dogmatic religion for a person to recognize control and the idea of self-responsibility and accountability through that catalyst, and open up to a bigger picture, then that is good for them.