The Spiritual Revolution Why Religion is Giving Way to Spirituality [Paperback]

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.

List of Plates.

Preface.

Introduction.

1. Distinguishing Religion and Spirituality: Findings from Kendal.

2. Testing the Spiritual Revolution Claim in Kendal.

3. Evidence for a Spiritual Revolution: Britain and USA.

4. Bringing the Sacred to Life: Explaining Secularization and Sacralization.

5. Looking to the Future.

Appendices.

References.

Index.

This is an important book that should be read by anyone concerned with the future of religion in this country. I say this for two reasons: first, because it tells us new things about the nature of religious activity in Britain; and second, because the authors offer an interesting interpretation of their data, drawing from innovative theoretical insights. Church Times

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