A growing number of people in the U.S. identify as “spiritual but not religious” (SBNR).
In Shaman and Sage: The Roots of “Spiritual but Not Religious” in Antiquity, Michael Horton argues SBNR isn’t new.
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At the heart of the growing ‘spiritual but not religious’ trend is the pursuit of autonomy, a hallmark of our modern age.
Horton’s exposition can bring nuance to helpful but simplistic models of modernity, like Francis Schaeffer’s “upper/lower story” description of modern culture.

‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ Is Older Than You Think