Religion and spirituality both offer ways to explore life’s deepest questions, but they take different routes. Religion is organized, rooted in shared beliefs, sacred texts, and rituals that foster community and belonging. Spirituality, on the other hand, focuses on personal experience and self-discovery, offering freedom to define one’s own connection with the divine.
In recent years, many individuals have embraced being “spiritual but not religious,” seeking meaning outside institutions. Yet the line between the two is not always clear; critics argue that labeling religion as restrictive and spirituality as pure oversimplifies both and hides their shared search for purpose.
Intrigued? Click through the following gallery to explore how faith, freedom, and the search for meaning intertwine in today’s world, and discover where you stand on the spectrum of belief: religious, spiritual, or maybe a bit of both.