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Do-it-yourself 'spirituality' linked to poor mental health

The first study examining young adults' religious and spiritual thoughts, behavior and feelings in Australia has found those replacing traditional religious beliefs with trendy, self-focused religions and spirituality are not the happier for their attempts at self-transformation.

Rosemary Aird conducted surveys of 3,705 21-year-olds in Brisbane as part of her Ph.D. studies at the University of Queensland's School of Population Health.

"I had a look at two different beliefs â€“ one was a belief in God, associated with traditional religions, and the other was the newer belief in a spiritual or higher power other than God," Aird told the Brisbane Times. ...

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2/2/08 3:12 PM

Dr. Phil

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"Do-it-yourself 'spirituality' linked to poor mental health"

". . .replacing traditional religious beliefs with trendy, self-focused religions and spirituality are not the happier for their attempts at self-transformation."

Oops. Joel Osteen, author of "How To Make A Better You", is not going to like this one.

However, Christians have been knowing this since the beginning. . . .:

"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Tim. 1:7

1/23/08 2:47 PM

Minnow

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""...trendy, self-focused religions and spirituality are not the happier for their attempts at self-transformation.""

DIY salvation has been around for centuries.

Just ask the Catholics and the Arminians.

1/21/08 2:49 PM

Jim Lincoln

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What you mean, "The Force" isn't with them?

>Evangelism: Treading the Roman Road.

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