The difference between a religion and a belief system (way of life) is like Daoism or Buddhism they run horizontally. What that means is that Daoist and Buddhist look around them (nature) for their spiritual well being, there is no one appointed above them. Whereas Christians, Catholics, ect., runs vertically, meaning, that there is a hierarchy (priest, pastors, popes, saints) appointed above them. It seems to me that the original message of a lot of religions are pure and good, but some where along the way a hierarchy was put into place for some sort of gain, be that monetary gain or control. Also in a spiritual system that is a way of life there is no one to pray to. Buddhist do not pray to Buddha for guidance. People of religion look to someone or some thing for salvation. Those who follow just a way of life believe that everything they need is within themselves.
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