G: I understand. For me, I would probably have a harder time making the connection if I hadn't had some of the experiences in life that I have leading me to know that I have interacted with some energy forms that can't really be described.

To each their own. My point was more or less geared towards the OP for distinguishing the difference between religion and spirituality. G- what you describe above is a form of spirituality to me, but not religion obviously. Most people seem to think the two have to go together, and while they can go hand-in-hand it's not necessary. Maybe that makes better sense.