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I can't speak for all Unity churches.  At my church, yes. My 17 year old is agnostic. He is very active in our youth group. They've had some great discussions about exactly that.  I know several adults who are not really "seeking" as much as working to grow as compassionate, loving beings.  But most people who attend a church are looking to grow spiritually.  That's why they are there.
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Thanks -- I think a lot of people are in church for the ongoing social contact with people "like me."    For some people the idea of "growing spiritually" has no meaning because they do not accept the concept of spirituality.[/quote]

Agree that "spirituality" is a very over-used yet poorly defined word. PP above equates "growing spiritually" with "learning compassion". The crystal collectors and many people who enjoy a sunrise and nature also call themselves "spiritual." Many others associate "spirituality" with faith, or at least some sort of openness to some religion or other.

Nobody here has a monopoly on the word "spiritual." But accuracy in language seems like a desirable goal. If your purpose in doing something is to 
"learn compassion" then why not just say "learn compassion" instead of "develop spirituality"? Also "spirituality" seems like a weasel word for people who don't want to commit to either a faith or to atheism/agnosticism, but lack the confidence to take a step in either direction.

Maybe it's just me, though. I think I'll start a thread and see what others think.[/quote]

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