Spirituality comes from inside. From the heart. It is as important now as ever.
I also believe, a person that has such a powerful bond with someone, can come visit them at their time of need. Even after they have passed away.
It may be just a part of them in your heart that you are creating or something deeper and actually their spirit. I don't know for sure.
What I do know my late Grandfather, that was like a Dad to me... has visited me in my dreams, when I needed him the most.
One time he even visited me in a waking dream. So who knows if my subconscious created that, or there is more to it.
The big thing with religion is taking what's good out of any particular religion, and using that to better your life. Just leave the BS parts and extreme stuff out of it. All religions have that aspect.
If something makes you a better person or helps you live a better life or get through hard times, it can't be a bad thing.
Anyways... that's my thoughts.
I also believe, a person that has such a powerful bond with someone, can come visit them at their time of need. Even after they have passed away.
It may be just a part of them in your heart that you are creating or something deeper and actually their spirit. I don't know for sure.
What I do know my late Grandfather, that was like a Dad to me... has visited me in my dreams, when I needed him the most.
One time he even visited me in a waking dream. So who knows if my subconscious created that, or there is more to it.
The big thing with religion is taking what's good out of any particular religion, and using that to better your life. Just leave the BS parts and extreme stuff out of it. All religions have that aspect.
If something makes you a better person or helps you live a better life or get through hard times, it can't be a bad thing.
Anyways... that's my thoughts.