The Mental Health of the "Spiritual But Not Religious"
Briefly

Many individuals today identify as "spiritual but not religious," engaging in practices believed to enhance mental health, like meditation, despite rejecting traditional religious beliefs.
Research indicates that identifying as spiritual but not religious correlates with significant mental distress, casting doubt on assumptions that this attitude promotes mental well-being.
Carl Jung's assessment of mental health in relation to religious practice opens a complex discussion, particularly today with the emergence of those who reject organized religion.
The growing trend of embracing spirituality without structured religious frameworks calls for critical evaluation, as not all spiritual beliefs lead to positive mental health outcomes.
Read at Psychology Today
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