Catholic Quote by Ken Wilber
““There is a phrase for this that has become quite common: “I’m spiritual but not religious.” Polls show that some 20 percent of Americans identify overall with that phrase. And some polls have shown that, in the younger generation—those between eighteen and twenty-nine—this percentage explodes to an astonishing 75 percent!2 In other words, three out of four young individuals have a deep spiritual yearning that no existing religion is addressing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Theory of Everything by Ken Wilber, 2000
Many young people feel a spiritual longing that organized religion does not satisfy, leading them to identify as spiritual but not religious.
In simple terms: Young adults often feel spiritual yet disconnected from religion.
Key Takeaway
Explore personal spirituality beyond institutions.
Themes
spirituality
identity
religion
generational trends
Mood
conflicted
hopeful
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- college campuses
- online communities
- personal meditation practices
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
Secularism
existential search
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals find meaning without organized religion?
- What role should community play in personal spirituality?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual yearning may be superficial without deeper philosophical grounding.
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