Hi NightOwl,
Redefining spiritual words has been an adventure, as well as a sanity savor!
Like the words, "sin" & "repentance" reminded me of a lot of shame & just made me fell icky. Then I realized sin is basically rooted in incorrect thoughts & that we are meant to be imperfect, so we can grow by overcoming limiting thoughts (repentance.)
So, one Sunday, I was sitting in church & this guy gets up to preach repentance & I started getting upset... until I remembered my new definition & suddenly his message became inspirational & motivating!
Here are some words I've mentioned before (& the meanings have & may change)...
Spiritual Terms
alone = all one
atone = at one
evil = elusive veil
God = GOoD
Holy = Whole
ignorance = ignor-ance
inspire = in spire - upward to higher self (spire/steeple)
responsibility = response-ability
disease = dis ease
Christian Word Meanings (to me)
Atonement: Harmonize so that ego & higher self are "at one"
Celestial: Christ/Divine Consciousness
Commandments: Scripture/learned guidance & spiritual/intuitive guidance
Covenants with God: Covenants/promises with LOVE
Cross/Lamb: Our & others sacrifices for spiritual progress
God: Love
Gospel: "Good news" - new perspectives of truth
"He lives": Love lives & spiritual help is always available!
Jesus: Guide to Christ Consciousness
Kingdom of God/Heaven: Spiritual connection within, Realm of God is within us
Love: Desiring & striving for what's best eternally (in life-through trial & error)
Repent: Correct one's thinking
Salvation: Healed by correcting one's thinking - toward Christ-Consciousness
Satan/Adversary: Unhealed parts of us; incorrect thinking that ultimately causes pain
Savior/Redeemer: Those that help us (especially spiritually)
Sin/Evil: Incorrect thinking
Temple: our body, mind & soul... or... a place to connect spiritually