Does anyone else think that SPIRITUALITY should be a separate entity within the thirteen

[cornball 24]

groups in the RELIGION and SPIRITUALITY topics? RELIGION is a group unto itself whereas SPIRITUALITY is coupled with ASTROLOGY and ALTERNATIVE HEALING.

[guillaumeb]

1. An excellent idea.

Would that new Group exclude established religions, and focus instead on other expressions of spirituality?

[cornball 24]

2. Yes, that would be the purpose that I would espouse. I know Spirituality is a broad concept

but IMHO, we would be able to discuss one's belief in something/someone greater than ourselves without the emphasis on organized religion(s).

[guillaumeb]

4. Understood.

And it sounds interesting.

I have attended a few services at a Unitarian Church near me, and have spoken on faith there. Attendees range from atheists to theists of various denominations, and none.

[cornball 24]

5. I know this regards religion. However, several years ago, my grandson, then 13, wanted to

know how religions other than Catholicism celebrate Easter. While together for Easter, I suggested we attend a Baptist service on Easter morning. We opened our hearts and our minds while at the service and the experience is one I shall treasure forever for many reasons.

[democratisphere]

3. It is ALL about a belief in something that is difficult if not impossible to prove

one way or another. Because of THAT, I would combine them together.

[Bretton Garcia]

8. Yes!

Good response.

[Duppers]

6. Yes! And "SPIRITUALITY" does NOT have to mean anything

Even resembling RELIGION or ASTROLOGY or ALTERNATIVE HEALING!

🚩🌈 "What Is Spirituality? - A No-Bullshit Intro To Spirituality" on YouTube

Not talking about any sort religious spirituality of course. This Is about self-actualization, existentialism, and is based in psychology.

I read books about this decades ago.

[Mariana]

7. That Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing Group is pretty dead, Cornball.

If you posted some Spirituality topics in there, it looks like you'd have the place pretty much to yourself, and whoever else wanted to discuss Spirituality with you.

[Major Nikon]

11. I can only imagine if someone wanted to parse out spirituality it would be even more dead

If such a thing were even possible.

[Act_of_Reparation]

9. Vague topics are easy to miscategorize.

Or difficult? Hard to tell.

[edhopper]

10. Are that many post in the ASA forum

that Spirituality needs it's own?

[Major Nikon]

12. There's also the Seekers on Unique Paths group

Which is slightly less dead than the Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing group.

I don't think anyone is going to fault you for being off-topic if you want to discuss spirituality in this group and you'll certainly reach a more diverse audience.

[cornball 24]

13. Thank you! I shall go there.

[trotsky]

14. So much for religion and spirituality being unifying forces.

[NeoGreen]

15. DING!

We have a winner!