Definition and Scope of Areligious Spirituality Areligious spirituality, often categorized under the broader umbrella of “spiritual but not religious” (SBNR), refers to the deeply personal human inclination toward seeking meaning, transcendence, and connection, entirely independent of institutionalized religion, dogma, or belief in a personal deity. This phenomenon is characterized by an internal quest for ultimate […]
Conceptual and Definitional Ambiguity One of the most foundational barriers hindering the professional address of spirituality is the profound lack of conceptual clarity and definitional ambiguity surrounding the term itself. While the concept of religion typically refers to institutionalized, communal practices, rituals, and dogma, spirituality is inherently subjective, encompassing an individual’s search for meaning, purpose, […]
Attitudes toward Spirituality The psychological investigation of attitudes toward spirituality represents a critical intersection between cognitive science, social psychology, and the study of human meaning systems. An attitude, in psychological terms, is defined as a relatively enduring organization of beliefs, feelings, and behavioral tendencies directed toward a socially significant object, group, event, or symbol. When […]