How ‘Nones’ Find Meaning And Spirituality In Psychedelic Churches

(ANALYSIS) Particularly in the West, people tend to think about religion in terms of belief in a higher power, such as God. For many nones, however, spirituality does not need a god or the supernatural to address questions of purpose, meaning, belonging and well-being. While abandoning mainstream religious affiliation, many turn to alternative expressions, including secular, atheist and psychedelic churches.

AnalysisMorgan ShipleyOctober 19, 2023The Conversation, Morgan Shipley, Religious nones, Decline of religion, Christianity, Psychadelic ChurchesComment

How Nonreligious Americans Are Finding Ways Of Pursuing Meaning

(ANALYSIS) In her study of multiple SBNR identities, theologian Linda Mercadante found that the turn away from organized religion does not necessarily come at the expense of faith, ritual or practice. For “post-Christianity” seekers, Mercadante stresses how spiritual fulfillment moves from “religious and civic institutions to ‘gathering places.’”

North America, Analysis, AtheismMorgan ShipleyDecember 7, 2022Athiest, Cannabis, American Christians, Spirituality, mindfulness, Secondary Feature Comment

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