spiritual but not religious
Faith without institution
Spiritual but not religious describes people who believe in transcendent experiences, personal growth, or metaphysical connection without adhering to organized religion or institutional doctrine.
The phrase often signals openness to meditation, nature mysticism, or eclectic practices drawn from multiple traditions while rejecting church attendance, dogma, or religious authority.
She considers herself spiritual but not religious—she meditates daily but hasn't set foot in a church in years.
The abbreviation SBNR appears in surveys and sociological research.
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- meditationFocused attention practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- universeComplete system or domain
- energyPower to do work
good vibes · soul · higher power · awakening · consciousness · crystals · chakras · full moon · holistic · journey · inner journey · connected · seeking · nature · sacred · inner peace · self-discovery · finding yourself
spiritual but not religiouschurchgoing
Regularly attending worship services
observant · congregant · temple-goer · mosque-goer · pious
spiritual but not religiousmaterialist
Values physical over spiritual
atheist · secular humanist · naturalist · rationalist · skeptic
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