N. Lygeros
Translated from French by Philippe Alsina and Patrice Deloche
Through Dostoïevski's and also Tolstoï's work, it is not difficult to
discern the difference that exists between religiosity and spirituality.
Certainly, the Orthodox religion, particularly in its Russian form,
mixes both of these conceptions without embarrassment. Nevertheless, it
is clear that it does not confuse them. Even if the first is an integral
part of tradition, it is essentially perceived in a ritual way without
necessarily associating the second with it. As for the latter, via
hermits it can very well evolve out of the classic ecclesiastical
framework. Moreover, one seems acquired as much as the other seems...
Cont'd here: http://www.lygeros.org/articles?n=728&l=en 