The Spiritual Revolution: Why Religion is Giving Way to Spirituality

Type

Book

Authors

Paul Heelas

Linda Woodhead

ISBN 10

1405119586

ISBN 13

9781405119580

Tags

Ethics, Worship & Devotion, religion, Politics & State, General, Church & State, history, Ritual

Description

Comparing existing evidence from the USA and Europe, with a UK-based study of religion and spirituality, this fascinating book addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? Based on the detailed study of religion and spirituality in Kendal, UK Compares pioneering findings from Kendal with existing evidence from the USA and Europe Provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization Offers some startling predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in the west Is written in an accessible and lively style, and will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in the future direction of belief in the western world. - from Amzon

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