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What does it mean?
People are leaving organized religion to find spirituality directly.
In plain terms
Church is out, direct connection with God is in.
What can you take from it?
Faith is moving outside institutions.

Where it applies

  • religious discussion
  • personal faith

Putting it to work

  • recognize shifting faith trends

Questions to consider

  • Is organized religion necessary?

Another view

Not everyone leaves institutional faith.

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