Something I have not heard articulated is the fact that religion- indeed, spirituality itself - is by its very nature subjective in its perception and experience. Mainstream teaching is stuffed with ideas that subsequently became accepted as inflexible dogma.

There are churches for instance, who note Saints Days and other meaningful notions by attaching them to particular days that they have agreed upon. (Not unlike Christmas itself. The 'Immaculate Conception' of Mary is an accepted idea that the powers thought explained the sitution.)

I remember years ago when I was actively pursuing understanding and listened one day to Rex Humbard, a television evangelist. He said, scornfully, You can't pick and choose. You can't say, I believe this and I don't believe that. You must accept the plan of salvation without question.

Well, I knew right then that was nonsense. Because that is precisely what the powers did; they picked and chose.

In my opinion.