At its best, religion provides meaning and purpose to life.
At its worst, religion has been wielded as a tool for manipulation and abuse.
Research highlights a significant link between spiritual belief and resilience to depression. Those who believe in a higher power are often better equipped to navigate life’s challenges, finding balance and purpose more easily than those disconnected from spiritual practice.
This prompts profound questions: Is religion merely a
pathway to spirituality, or is it an end in itself? Are we transitioning into a post-religious era? How can we bridge the divide between organized religion and
personal spirituality to cultivate deeper, more authentic connections with the divine?
Reino Gevers talks to three spiritual teachers on spiritual meaning and purpose: Zen teacher David Rynick, ordained minister Catherine Duncan, and Ann Swanson on what science tells us about meditation.
Highlights of this episode:
Transitioning pain and suffering into awareness
How meditation positively impacts body, mind and spirit
What we know about life after death
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