Spiritual love.pptx lesson in grade 10 lesson proper

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1. Spiritual love

2. What is spiritual love? Spiritual love is a profound and meaningful connection that transcends physical and emotional boundaries. It's a love that's rooted in a deep sense of connection to something greater than ourselves, whether that's a higher power, the universe, or a shared sense of humanity .

3. Some common characteristics of spiritual love include: A sense of equality and respect: feel seen, heard, and valued, and there's a deep sense of trust and understanding. A connection to something greater: Spiritual love often involves a sense of connection to a higher power, the universe, or a shared sense of humanity. Unconditional acceptance: Spiritual love is often characterized by an unconditional acceptance of ourselves and others, just as we are. A sense of unity and oneness: Spiritual love often involves a sense of unity and oneness with another person, and with the world around us.

4. Spiritual love can manifest in various forms and relationships, including: 1. Self-love: Cultivating self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. 2. Family love: Nurturing connections with family members, recognizing the sacred bond between relatives. 3. Friendship: Fostering deep, meaningful relationships with friends, built on mutual support and trust. 4. Community love: Embracing a sense of belonging and connection with the community, recognizing the interconnectedness of all individuals. 5. Universal love: Experiencing a sense of oneness and unity with all beings, transcending boundaries and differences.

5. McNeely and Blanchard According to McNeely and Blanchard (2009), spiritualism is defined as: "Spirituality is the personal and private beliefs, experiences, and practices that an individual holds regarding the transcendent, the sacred, or a higher power, which are often accompanied by feelings of awe, wonder, and connection to something greater than oneself."

6. Their definition encompasses various aspects of spiritualism, including: 1. Personal beliefs and experiences: Recognizing the unique and subjective nature of spiritualism. 2. Transcendence and the sacred: Acknowledging the role of the transcendent, the sacred, or a higher power in spiritualism. 3. Feelings of awe, wonder, and connection: Highlighting the emotional and relational aspects of spiritualism.

7. Spiritual Orientation: Understanding Different Belief Systems

8. What is Spiritual Orientation? Spiritual orientation refers to an individual's inherent inclination or disposition towards spiritual experiences, practices, and beliefs.

9. Types of Spiritual Orientation Types of Spiritual Orientation     - Theist     - Agnostic Theist/Agnostic Atheist     - Atheist     - Apatheist

10. Theist Theist Belief in a personal God or higher power that created and governs the universe. Attributes of God: omniscience, omnipotence, benevolence Relationship with God: prayer, worship, obedience

11. Agnostic Theist/Agnostic Atheist Agnostic Theist/Agnostic Atheist Uncertainty about God's existence, with a leaning towards theism or atheism. Uncertainty about God's existence Open to possibilities May lean towards theism or atheism

12. Atheist Atheist Rejection of the idea of a personal God or higher power. Naturalistic worldview Human-centered ethics Lack of empirical evidence for God's existence

13. Apatheist Apatheist Indifference to the question of God's existence. Lack of interest in theological debates Focus on practical, everyday concerns Neither believes nor disbelieves in God Image : a relevant image, such as a person shrugging or a neutral symbol