Religion on the Mind Raising Spiritually Healthy Kids (#301)
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Dec 2, 2024 Jon Ogden, co-founder of Uplift Kids, discusses the journey of spiritual parenting aimed at preventing religious trauma. He shares insights on combining internal guidance, modern science, and ancient wisdom to nurture children's spiritual growth. Jon emphasizes the importance of allowing kids to navigate their own spiritual paths rather than imposing adult understandings. The conversation also touches on post-secularism and the rising trends of youth feeling meaningless, urging families to create open discussions around spirituality.
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Spirituality and Child Mental Health
- Lisa Miller's research highlights the mental health benefits of spirituality in children, focusing on a relationship with a loving higher power.
- This transcends specific religions, reducing risks of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Universal Spirituality
- Stoicism, like other traditions, emphasizes a connection with something larger than oneself (e.g., cosmos, nature).
- This recurring pattern across diverse traditions suggests a universal validity to spiritual experiences.
Wisdom Traditions as Proto-Science
- Dan Koch compares wisdom traditions to a "proto-peer review" process, where ideas are tested over time.
- What remains are the practices and beliefs that have proven helpful and effective in guiding people's lives.
