For
Personal connection to the divine can exist without institutions.
Against
Community and shared rituals give faith deeper meaning.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Spirituality is deeper than that. It is your own direct connection with Source, Higher Self, love, truth, consciousness, whatever word you use.”
“Religion can be beautiful for some people, but it can also become rules, fear, guilt, identity, group pressure, “this is the only way.””
“religion is people getting together and going on their paths along side each other.”
“I also feel a lack of community and connection to others.”