Spiritual development in faith communities and secular societies.

New Dir Youth Dev

Uniting Church, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Australia.

Published: November 2008

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article explores the challenges young people face in seeking meaning and hope in a secular world, emphasizing the importance of adult involvement in their spiritual development.
  • Adults are encouraged to take on roles similar to that of a museum curator, helping youths engage with diverse cultures and spiritual practices to enrich their understanding.
  • The author also suggests that adults should act as navigators, guiding young people on their personal explorations of faith and spirituality.

Article Abstract

In this article, the author writes lyrically of the struggle of young people to find meaning and hope in an increasingly secular world, and focuses his discussion on potential roles for adults "who are in serious life-shaping relationships with young people ... to recognize and respond to the spiritual development of young people." The first role he suggests is similar to that of a museum curator: a knowledgeable adult can provide accessibility to the artifacts and practices of various cultures and spiritual traditions, help young people understand their own experience with those artifacts, and offer possible interpretations. The second role is similar to that of a navigator on a journey of exploration.

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