The article explores the dichotomy between spirituality and organized religion, emphasizing the search for personal values beyond compulsory Christianity. It suggests that the Enlightenment has eroded many spiritual traditions, leaving individuals who turn to atheism or agnosticism feeling profoundly alone without communal structures or shared rituals. The writer raises the question of whether this absence of spiritual fulfillment manifests as a gnawing hunger, suggesting a need to rebuild a framework of understanding and sacredness in a secular world, while acknowledging the mysteries of existence and the quest for meaning.
Many people experience a sense of spiritual emptiness after moving away from traditional religions, feeling the absence of community, holidays, and shared values.
The Enlightenment led to a severing of many spiritual traditions, leaving those seeking fulfillment in atheism or agnosticism feeling isolated in their quest for meaning.
While some find comfort in questioning organized religion, they struggle with the longing for connections and rituals that provide depth and richness to life.
This existential journey highlights a deep-seated need for a new framework of values and understanding, one that acknowledges the sacred and unknowable mysteries of existence.
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