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Essay by Sue Phillips exploring how spiritual innovation is reshaping how people find meaning beyond traditional religious congregations by building new networks, digital platforms, and adaptive practices.

“Spiritual innovation” sounds very American. I have proposed the term "new spirituality" to refer to new spiritual movements and culture.

For me, spiritual innovation is building on a practice or a belief that comes from an historic religious tradition and modifying its application in a way that is consistent with current sociological realities.