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Why we should be religious but not spiritual

A growing number of people are describing themselves as spiritual but not religious. This is not a trend of which Tom Shakespeare approves. In this week's Point of View he argues, rather, that we should be religious but not spiritual.

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A Point of View: Is it better to be religious than spiritual?

A Point of View: Is it better to be religious than spiritual?

More and more people are rejecting religion but embracing spirituality. But have they got things the wrong way around, asks Tom Shakespeare.

Read Tom Shakespeare's article on the BBC News Website

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  • Fri 23 May 201420:50
  • Sun 25 May 201408:48

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