Following religion is more about abiding by rules and participating in rituals and tradition. While being spiritual means being flexible and open to guidance from the holy spirit.

Being spiritual is more of individual practice and has to do with having a sense of peace and purpose in living with the set down principles of christ.

Spirituality connotes an experience of connection to something larger than you, living in a respectful and sacred manner. Religions are most often based upon the lives, teachings, and beliefs of a historical person spirituality is more often based upon the practical application of the founder’s teachings