I chose this article from “Psychology Today” simply based on the title of the article. I am a very strong believer in spirituality and wanted to see the psychology world’s view on spirituality. I was surprised to find that, according to this article, psychologists, as well as medical doctors, are beginning to believe in the importance of spirituality in the mental and physical health of everyone.

The article explained very well that spirituality does not necessarily mean religion. While they are very similar, they are not necessarily interchangeable. In fact, many people, especially baby boomers, have dropped out of the organized religious practice mostly because they feel is does not meet their spiritual needs. My personal belief is that “organized” religion will n

We have only recently started to investigate the importance and power of healing of religion and spirituality. We obviously need a lot more research in order to encourage and educate insurance carriers, therapists, doctors, and patients to see the value of spiritual health in mental and physical health. I believe, without a shadow of a doubt, that I could not have survived the stressors that life has thrown at me without a strong belief in God and the will to practice strengthening of my spiritual life through these downfalls. I can only pray that many others will find this in their lives.

The article discussed the many psychologists who have studied religion and spirituality. It tells that Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, even declared that religion was nothing but a form of pathology – “an obsessional neurosis that grew ou

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