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SpiritContemporary thought concerning spirit tends to reflect the modern
dichotomy between self and soul. Religion is the realm of priests
and ministers, functioning as specialists to advise and aid individuals
in a particular area of their lives. Most spiritual teachers seem
to participate in this dichotomy, seeing themselves as caretakers
of the soul or spirit, and leaving concerns of the self to psychologists.
(This view is changing somewhat, but the dichotomy is still the
rule) It is interesting in this light to remember that the major
religious traditions have developed in such a way that their primary
concern is either preparation for the afterlife, in theistic religions,
or enlightenment that brings freedom from existence, in Eastern
religions. Concern for such matters as the redemption of the present
world, as fulfillment and completeness of life, can arguably be
seen not to be the primary perspective of the major spiritual
traditions. (Inner Journey Home, pg 9) |
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