Exploring the Historical and Theological Roots of Spiritual but not Religious Trend

The speaker's fascination with the idea of 'spiritual but not religious' stems from the desire to comprehend the cultural context and engage with non-Christians. They believe that this trend is not new but rather an alternative religion that has existed throughout history, rooted in mysticism and pantheism. This rejection of monotheism leads to a pantheistic or panentheistic approach, emphasizing a divine presence within individuals. The speaker observes that as people move away from traditional Christian beliefs, they become more superstitious, even influencing scientists to adopt pantheistic mysticism as a spiritual alternative.