“I’m Spiritual, But Not Religious” – How to Respond as a Catholic
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Ever heard someone say, “I’m spiritual, but not religious,” and found yourself unsure how to respond? In this video, we break down what that phrase really means, why it’s become so popular, and how Catholics can respond with clarity, compassion, and truth.
Whether you’re talking with a friend, family member, or coworker, this guide will help you:
Understand the cultural roots of this mindset
Communicate the beauty of the Catholic faith
Offer a thoughtful response that opens the door to deeper conversation
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This video is priceless in the understanding of the word religion. We needed it. Thank you, Father.
This is pure b..shit . Being Catholic means you are a member of the Catholic Religion.
This clear distinction is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Great video.
Food for thought in this video . Good explanation
A bit dualistic: 'On the one hand God, on the other humans'. And so, as per your remarks, religion is about binding the two together. But what if your experience/understanding of 'God' is (in the words of St Catherine of Siena) 'my deepest me'? The 'binding' is no longer about bringing two together but about waking up to who you really, authentically are, at the deepest level. In my experience, organised religion scarcely ever alludes to this. The usual diet is words words words words words words, horror of silence, improvised meandering homilies that lose people after the first 30 minutes, achingly tedious Victorian hymns or poppy song settings of religious lyrics bordering on doggerel. Spirituality is what you DO with your consciousness of who you are. It's possible that might lead you to prayer or participating in organised liturgies, but that is not a given. Spirituality relates to an intrinsic dimension of being human and saying you are 'spiritual but not religious' is an affirmation of this insight. Namaste.
Did Pope Benedict XVI say “spirituality without God was just an extension of the ego”?
Psychology Today reported last year that an extensive study revealed that when people left religion, but said they would remain spiritual, unfortunately that almost never happened.
We are social creatures and we need each other and especially the Church to help us in our spiritual growth and journey toward God.
Such a help in advising those with that bent.
For friends of mine, the break occurred in large part as a result of the sexual abuse scandal – a slap in the face and a stab in the heart. One woman I met who remains a practicing Catholic told me "I worship Jesus, not Judas."
Virtue signaling is the new religion
Thank you!
There's a protestant church sign here that says Friendships not Religion
thanks for a awesome explanation of spiritual but not religious, FR .MAGAT