I once tried to craft a definition of spirituality that could be universalized. That is, the definition would not and could not be “owned” or dominated by any particular religion. Purely objective.

Spirituality is defined in many ways. My personal feelings relate to how being spiritual is about anything beyond mere physical existence, ...

When the term “health” is mentioned, it is not uncommon to think of one’s physical well-being. It is the most tangible part of ourselves. It is what we perceive with the senses, confirming its ...

It’s obvious that if the notion of a “humanist spirituality” is to take hold, it needs to be defined in a manner that vividly distinguishes it from spirituality as portrayed by organized religion. For ...

Four out of five first-year college students now report having an interest in spirituality, as modern day politics fail to ...

A recent issue of Newsweek featured several articles on spirituality and religious beliefs, including a cover story titled “In Search of the Spiritual.” Once you cut through the anecdotes and admiring ...

“I believe in reincarnation because it just makes sense!” exclaimed 10-year-old Jesse in the middle of a lesson that was on anything but reincarnation. This wasn’t the first time one of my students ...

Existentialism and spirituality may be viewed as a contradiction. This may not be true. The two views may reveal a unified perspective. I believe you can be spiritual and have an existential ...