Not All Spirituality Is Equal…

Within the human heart there are always going to be contradictory stirrings. Therefore, we need to pay attention to what’s authentic and to what’s preventing us from growing into an integrated and balanced human person. ‘I’m spiritual’ – but, as we have seen, not all spirituality is equal. Inspiration can be both good and bad. There is compelling evidence that contemporary society has lost its way. This is confirmed by daily news bulletins…Humans are responsible for much of the evil in the world…Therefore, the importance of regular reflection to assess which direction we’re moving in, personally and collectively, cannot be emphasised enough.

Excerpted from Reimagining Religion by Jim Maher SJ (pp.20-21)