Spirituality is not the same as religion
This quote from Stanislav Grof does a lot to clarify the difference between spirituality and religion. I don't believe in religion or some man in the sky, but I do believe there is a place in a human's life for spirituality. If there wasn't why would we have created gods in the first place? “To prevent the confusion and misunderstandings that in the past have plagued discussions about spiritual life and have created a false conflict between religion and science, it is critical to make a clear distinction between spirituality and religion. Spirituality is based on direct experiences of ordinarily hidden dimensions of reality. … Spirituality involves a special relationship between the individual and the cosmos and is in its essence a personal and private affair… By comparison, the basis of organised religion is institutionalised group activity that takes place in a designated location (temple, church, synagogue), and involves a system of appointed mediators