Spiritual not religious program

🌿 Spiritual Program

A spiritual program tends to focus on personal growth, inner peace, and a connection to something greater than oneself—whether that’s the universe, nature, or a higher power. It often encourages self-reflection, meditation, mindfulness, and holistic wellness.

Characteristics:

• Inclusive and open to many belief systems

• Less structured, more exploratory

• Emphasizes personal experience over doctrine

• Often uses practices like yoga, journaling, or energy work

• Can be secular or non-theistic

✝️ Religious Program

A religious program is typically based on the beliefs and traditions of a specific organized religion (like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, etc.). It usually follows a set of doctrines and rituals and involves worship of a deity or deities.

Characteristics:

• Tied to specific religious teachings

• Often includes community worship, sacred texts, and clergy

• Structured practices like prayer, sacraments, and holidays

• Emphasizes faith, obedience, and moral guidance

• Can include evangelism or instruction in religious beliefs

🌈 Key Difference

Spiritual programs often ask, “What feels true to me?” while religious programs often ask, “What is truth according to tradition or scripture?”