True pilgrimage involves a journey of the heart, not a physical journey

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Re Coursework Pilgrimage ~ Question 3

“True pilgrimage involves a journey of the heart, not a physical journey.”

To what extent is this a valid comment on pilgrimage and how might someone who has completed a pilgrimage respond to this comment? (15 marks)

This is in some ways a valid comment and in others not a valid comment. On the one hand it is valid as much of religion is spiritual and concerning the heart but on the other hand there are also many physical parts to religion, the actual act of pilgrimage being one. I think that it is not a valid comment as it should be up to the pilgrim to decide how they see the act of pilgrimage

Some pilgrims believe that pilgrimage is a journey of the heart while others would believe that it is instead a physical journey. There are lots of reasons why a pilgrim might choose to take either of these sides.

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Pilgrims may feel that pilgrimage is a journey of the heart because after a pilgrimage many pilgrims feel spiritually fulfilled and more aware of their spiritualism.

Pilgrims need to be in the right frame of mind and have to plan their trip, maybe saving money and doing a route plan.

Faith and religion are generally believed to come from the soul and pilgrimage is meant to strengthen the religious faith and as the soul is not a physical element pilgrims may think it is a journey of the heart.

Pilgrims may feel that they have become closer to God, ...

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