Your Spiritual Besties 077: Pitfalls of New Age Spirituality with Brittney Hartley
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Jun 5, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Brittney Hartley, a Spiritual Director focused on nihilism recovery and secular spirituality, shares her transformative journey from organized religion to personal spiritual exploration. She highlights the challenges of confronting chaos and death in spirituality, along with the pitfalls of New Age beliefs. Brittney emphasizes the importance of connection and mentorship, advocating for a balanced approach to masculine and feminine spirituality. Her insights also shed light on the vital role women play in shaping spiritual conversations.
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Brittney's Faith Deconstruction Journey
- Brittney Hartley was raised Mormon and experienced trauma including being kicked out at 16 due to her doubts.
- She lost her faith entirely through seminary and theology school, entering a state of nihilism and religious trauma.
The Bible's Complex Role
- The Bible is an oral tradition mixed with myth, legend, and translation, not objective morality.
- People lose much more than faith when they lose the Bible, including identity, community, and rituals tied to facing death.
Fear of Freedom Creates Authority
- Human beings create power structures because too much freedom creates fear and paralysis.
- People seek authority and structure to avoid responsibility despite valuing freedom.