"Letting Go of Labels, Holding Onto What’s True"
June 26, 2025
I’ve been spending time with a book that’s been challenging me in the best way — Soulful Spirituality — and along the way, I’ve found myself reflecting on some uncomfortable but necessary truths.
Like many, I try not to define myself by what I am not. But every so often, I’m caught off guard by how quickly I want to disassociate myself from religion. That feeling often hits when I hear of yet another tragedy or injustice carried out under the banner of faith — terrorist acts, oppression of women, persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals, the colonization of indigenous people, abuse, and the list goes on. Sadly, no religion seems immune to this history.
It’s easy to believe those “serious problems” belong to faith traditions different from our own. But if I’m honest, the discomfort I feel often comes from watching people — sometimes from my own circles — live out their faith in ways that seem so far removed from compassion, humility, and basic human decency.
And yet… I still feel drawn to something — that quiet, deeper space where spirituality isn’t tangled in politics or control, but rooted in love, wonder, and respect for others. That’s the journey I’m on these days — sifting through what feels toxic, and holding onto what feels true.
If you’ve wrestled with these same thoughts, you’re not alone. I think the hard questions are worth asking.
Have you ever found yourself wanting to distance from religion, yet still longing for something deeper? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
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