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In reply to the discussion: Spiritual but not religious [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)20. Agree completely that what is profound is highly individualized,
which I initially responded to your idea that if people just took some drugs, had sex and hiked, no one would need to explore their spirituality through religion.
While certainly not the only way to go, it is the way for some, and I respect that. And the author's goal appears to be to explore this.
BTW, I have never heard of the concept of religious leaders blocking direct access to god. What group is that associated with?
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"I have never heard of the concept of religious leaders blocking direct access to god"
NoOneMan
Dec 2012
#22
7 out of 10 cited it within the top 5 most significant spiritual experiences of their life
NoOneMan
Dec 2012
#12
Well, I certainly have never made the claim that one needed a church to have a spiritual
cbayer
Dec 2012
#21